About Udemy
Udemy is the world's largest online learning marketplace, allowing instructors to create and sell courses to a global audience of 70M+ learners. It provides course creation tools, a built-in marketplace with discovery, and revenue sharing — ideal for instructors who want reach over brand control.
Key Features
- Course builder with video hosting
- Built-in marketplace with 70M+ learners
- Quizzes and practice tests
- Q&A and student messaging
- Revenue analytics dashboard
- Promotional tools and coupons
- Certificate of completion
- Multi-language support
Pros
- Massive built-in audience — no marketing needed to start
- Free to create and publish courses
- Credibility from being on a recognized platform
- Udemy Business adds B2B revenue stream
Cons
- Revenue share takes 37-75% on organic sales
- No control over pricing during sales events
- No branding or student email access
Integrations
ZapierUdemy APIUdemy Business
Best Use Cases
- Reaching a global student audience
- Passive course income
- Building instructor credibility
- Corporate training content (Udemy Business)
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Quick Info
- Website
- www.udemy.com
- Founded
- 2010
- Company
- 5000+
- Pricing
- freemium
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