Udemy Business

My main use case for Udemy Business  is to help myself stay skilled up, and we can also allocate a specific course for our interns and then track their progress.

At my organization, I specifically use Udemy Business  to help in continuous learning of knowledge. I appreciate that Udemy Business courses cover essential topics such as business planning, marketing, finance, and management, plus courses are taught by experienced professionals.

Udemy Business is used to refresh knowledge or upskill across any areas of relevance to my team's current role, roles they are wanting to work towards, or for general interest topics.

Udemy Business positively impacts our organization by allowing us to learn from anywhere at our own pace, track members' progress, and it has been great, especially for upskilling oneself.

Tracking progress has helped my team and organization by reducing time and labor in creating learning content and providing a slight efficiency improvement on our work skills where applicable. However, the cost of application may not provide a tangible financial benefit.

The best features Udemy Business offers are new skill learning, skill enhancement, education, a vast continuously updated course library, instructors with real-world experience, bite-sized modular lessons, and high value for cost.

I appreciate that the continuously updated course library keeps me flexible, responsive, and confident in taking a wide range of courses and upskilling myself. In case a client comes with a complex project, I am able to tackle it easily.

A wide range of topics, self-driven learning, certification awards, and different levels of learning are additional features that I find beneficial.

A more straightforward layout would be good for improving Udemy Business.

It should also provide an option for live classes, or it should have a platform to connect with the course owner so that doubts can be cleared.

I have been using Udemy Business for approximately eight to nine years, even in my previous organizations.

In my experience, Udemy Business is a very stable tool.

Udemy Business is highly scalable, making it usable by any organization or individual.

For the few times I have had to reach out to customer support, they have been very proactive and responsive.

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I previously used LinkedIn Learning  and Udacity.

I switched from LinkedIn Learning  and Udacity to Udemy Business because I would put Udemy Business above both for its ease of use and better courses in a cost-effective manner.

Udemy Business is deployed in my organization as a hybrid setup.

To clarify, Udemy Business is used through a public cloud platform in my organization.

I purchased Udemy Business through the AWS Marketplace .

We have seen a return on investment. Our employees report feeling better prepared for upcoming projects, some employees have also been promoted, and we have seen time savings, especially when learning new skills.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the cost is very affordable, and any organization or anyone can be able to afford this tool and use it to upskill themselves.

Before choosing Udemy Business, I evaluated other options such as Coursera.

The advice I would give to others looking into using Udemy Business is that it is a very helpful tool for learning new technologies and staying updated with advancements in the technologies one is already using. It is always beneficial to revisit concepts used daily and sharpen those skills, and I also appreciate the managerial and public speaking courses, which are a great addition.

My additional thoughts about Udemy Business are that it is very simple. Online courses are super easy to access and very well programmed.

There are no other improvements I would appreciate seeing in Udemy Business beyond what we have discussed.

I would rate this product a 9 out of 10.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services  (AWS )

My main use case for Udemy Business  is how quickly it allows me to upskill when a client project calls for a new platform or technique. Whether I need to sharpen my skills in Figma  prototyping, dive into Webflow development, or refresh my motion graphics work in After Effects, I can find a high-quality course and get up to speed within days.

In my organization, every employee has been provided access to Udemy Business  on desktop by logging into the SuccessFactors  LMS  portal and on mobile via the app. It is used across the company in departments like advisory teams, risk advisory, tech advisory, and cyber advisory. People use it based on their needs across the service lines they belong to.

Some of the best features that Udemy Business offers are low cost, latest content, and value for money. A wide range of instructors contribute courses. Learners have options to choose from. There are lots of fresh updates to the content. It serves tech and non-tech professionals very well. It is best for cross-functional capability building and is also user-intuitive for administrators.

Out of those features such as low cost, latest content, wide range of instructors, and fresh updates, the low cost stands out the most for my team because it is very affordable, even for a small organization working on a tight budget. The updates on the latest courses are very good. We are able to learn new things every day.

Udemy Business has positively impacted my organization by cutting costs by replacing expensive external training by 50%. It accelerates project delivery through fast, on-demand upskilling. It boosts confidence, capability, and long-term retention.

One area that Udemy Business can be improved is that some courses are outdated or lack depth, which can be frustrating when seeking comprehensive and current information.

Implementing a more rigorous vetting process for course content and instructors would help maintain a higher standard across the platform.

I have been using Udemy Business for the longest, almost nine years, even in my previous organizations.

Udemy Business is very stable.

Udemy Business's scalability is very high because it can be used even in small organizations.

The customer support for Udemy Business is very responsive and proactive.

Positive

Before using Udemy Business, I used LinkedIn Learning .

I have seen a return on investment since we started using this tool. We have learned a lot, but so far have not implemented much of the learnings. Courses are usually well-structured. We are able to handle projects of the customers well.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was that the price is very cost-effective and affordable. The licensing is also affordable.

Before choosing Udemy Business, I evaluated other options including Coursera.

I rate Udemy Business a nine out of ten.

I give Udemy Business a nine out of ten because it is a great tool for specific training needs, especially related to software and technology. They have an extensive offer and different levels of depth.

My advice to others looking into using Udemy Business is that it is well-suited in some scenarios where it helps our team and new interns to onboard in a team or particular projects and helps in initial training. It provides certification, and through learning, skills will be lifelong.

Udemy Business has diverse content, as it has various advanced courses and various learning paths which our organization needs. It is cost-effective and helps in scalability and has a better UI compared to others. It has a feature of on-demand access. It keeps a record of courses left and courses used. Overall, I have rated this product nine out of ten based on my experience.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services  (AWS )

My main use case for Udemy Business  is in success and enablement to create custom learning paths for my team, particularly for certain skill training for which I did not have an in-house subject matter expert. Sharing Udemy Business  organization-wide instead of hiring subject matter experts for every conceivable topic saves us a lot of money.

A quick specific example of a skill my team has focused on through Udemy Business is that Udemy Business has a wide range of topics that allowed me, the enablement manager, to slice up courses and create custom learning experiences for our employees. I was even able to find most of the technical subjects I needed for our professionals who needed training for code, as this certainly was not something I could teach. Therefore, Udemy Business was appropriate for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Udemy Business has positively impacted my organization by providing me with higher quality frontline employees with no subject matter expert present. Time was saved by being able to take sections of courses instead of the entire course. This has saved approximately fifty percent of my team's time. Time was saved for employees by using Udemy Business subject matter experts instead of requiring the time of in-house subject matter experts.

I love the ability to customize learning paths in Udemy Business, as it makes it very simple.

The best features Udemy Business offers, in my opinion, are the ability to build and publish course plans, track members' progress, make learning fun, and the ability to customize learning paths, a range of topics available to learn, and a pleasant user interface that is not too busy.

Out of those features, I find myself using Udemy Business's curated collection of topic-related courses the most, as it helps to offer courses on emerging topics faster than traditional publishers, covering a variety of key business and technical topics ranging from development and IT to leadership, marketing, product management, design, and stress management.

I appreciate that investing in learning pays off with courses for every role and level. Udemy Business is a comprehensive learning solution for my organization, from onboarding, upskilling, and beyond. It also integrates with HR tools and works for all centralized programs.

Udemy Business should improve on course quality as it varies widely.

Regarding needed improvements, I note limited certifications or accreditation.

I think Udemy Business could add more options to their quiz types, as preparing or other evaluation methodologies could be improved.

I have been using Udemy Business for the past five years.

Udemy Business is stable.

Udemy Business's scalability is highly effective as it grows with my organization's needs and can handle my organization's needs effectively.

The customer support for Udemy Business is very responsive and helpful.

Before Udemy Business, I used Google Classroom , but I switched because Udemy Business offers a far superior selection of software development courses compared to other platforms.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Udemy Business is that the tool is always cost-effective and affordable.

I have been able to train more than five hundred managers participating in my Leadership Academy through curated Udemy Business content that I articulated with live sessions. When a project ends, I send my developers to a training academy so they can catch up on the latest industry trends and get ready for their next challenge. This has helped me reduce attrition.

When I say it saved approximately fifty percent of my team's time, onboarding was faster. Creating custom courses was also super easy and intuitive.

Before choosing Udemy Business, I evaluated other options, including Coursera.

My advice to others looking into using Udemy Business is that it is a great platform with room to improve, especially in the teaching side.

Udemy Business is a great tool for specific training needs, especially related to software and technology, such as artificial intelligence, development, frameworks, and many more. Udemy Business has an extensive offer and different levels of depth. In regards to soft skills, there is less content, and sometimes it is very repetitive. I would rate this product a nine out of ten.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services  (AWS )

What do you like best about the product?

I appreciate how Udemy Business helps me upskill my knowledge and stay updated with industry requirements. I find many courses that I can easily filter based on my needs like duration and keywords, which is really helpful. I like that before enrolling, I can see the entire course schedule to decide if a course is necessary for me. I love the course descriptions with detailed indexes and feedback. The ability to control video speed is very beneficial, as it allows me to adjust the pace to match the trainer's speed. I'm very happy with it for upskilling and keeping updated in my field.

What do you dislike about the product?

I very much amazed by using Udemy, I don't fell any more changes needed for the tool.
It helped me a lot to gain knowledge and improve skills.
But sometimes I find network issues when internet is proper, video occurs blur and need to be verified the video clarity.
When comparing with other tools Udemy is very much better.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Udemy Business to upskil and stay updated in tech. It offers many courses with filters for duration and content, previews ensure I choose wisely. It helps with work and skill growth. Video speed control aids understanding.
When comparing with other tools Udemy is very much better.
Feedback is also helpful to decide which course to enroll.

What do you like best about the product?

I love that I can grab any course for free with my Udemy Business subscription. It's great for fine-tuning my learning based on my Cloud and DevOps experience. I find the rating and reviews feature really useful as it gives me an insight into the course before I commit fully. The ability to download the Udemy Business app on my mobile and sync my progress across all devices is incredibly convenient. I also appreciate being able to download valuable resources and communicate directly with instructors to resolve any queries.

What do you dislike about the product?

I don’t see any disadvantages. You can get any course you want for free!! In fact, the company covers the entire cost, so you don’t have to pay a single dime to buy a course. It’s a very good platform for learning new courses and picking up new skills. Overall, I can’t really find any cons.

I’m not sure of any major drawbacks, because I honestly couldn’t find any.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Udemy Business gives me access to a vast range of free content and courses. It helps me identify the right courses based on my DevOps experience, and it also allows me to practice and prepare for certifications. I also like the convenience of syncing my progress across devices; for example, I can watch on mobile for better portability and then immediately pick up where I left off on my laptop or desktop.