Udemy, one of the world’s largest online learning platforms, continues to empower organisations and professionals with localised courses on the latest skills for improved business results and broader accessibility. Vietnamese organisations and professionals are increasingly turning to online learning to acquire essential IT and language skills to keep pace with rapid globalisation and digital transformation.
Research conducted by Vietnam’s Edtech has highlighted the growing e-learning market in Vietnam and the demand for customised learning solutions from domestic companies, particularly in industries such as banking, tourism, manufacturing, and hospitality. This growing demand for online learning has prompted Udemy to partner with the online education platform FUNiX to launch a pilot programme for select customers in Vietnam in 2022.
The pilot programme experienced rapid adoption, with course consumption surpassing one million minutes within the first 12 months. Rich Qiu, president of New Ventures at Udemy, emphasized the importance of providing content tailored to local regions and addressing specific business needs to enhance learners‘ experiences. Companies in Vietnam are witnessing rapid growth, leading to an increased demand for educational content on emerging skills related to personal development, IT, leadership, and management.
Udemy’s International Collections, launched in 2019, offers organisations and professionals truly localised and engaging learning experiences for rapid skills development. With more than 15,000 curated, native-language courses taught in 15 languages, including Vietnamese, learners have access to a wide range of technical and professional skills. Through the Udemy Intelligent Skills Platform and a global community of diverse and knowledgeable instructors, millions of learners gain expertise in various fields, from generative AI to leadership.
Udemy Business provides enterprises with on-demand learning for all employees, immersive learning for tech teams through Udemy Business Pro, and cohort learning for leaders through the Udemy Business Leadership Academy. Some of Udemy Business’s customers include FenderⓇ, Glassdoor, On24, The World Bank, and Volkswagen. Headquartered in San Francisco, Udemy has hubs in the US, Turkey, Ireland, Australia, and India.
In related news, Prep, a Vietnam-based language learning and test preparation platform, recently announced that it has raised $7 million in Series A funding. The funding was co-led by Cercano Management Asia and Northstar Ventures, with the participation of Touchstone Partners, East Ventures, and Saison Capital. Additionally, FPT IS, a subsidiary of tech giant FPT Corporation, has collaborated with Oxford University Press to pioneer gamification in English language learning.
Furthermore, the centre for Vietnamese studies at the Udon Thani Rajabhat University in Thailand has opened its first Vietnamese language course, showcasing the increasing interest in Vietnamese language and culture in the region.
In conclusion, Udemy’s commitment to providing localised and engaging learning experiences, coupled with the growing demand for online learning in Vietnam, highlights the importance of continuous skills development in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. With the support of platforms like Udemy, organisations and professionals can stay ahead of the curve and achieve their goals through accessible and relevant online education.