Udemy bolsters skills development through native language content

Vietnamese organisations and professionals are increasingly leaning on online learning to determine and cultivate essential IT and language skills to keep up with rapid globalisation and digital transformation.

Research by Vietnam’s Edtech highlights 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.

Rich Qiu, president of New Ventures at Udemy

In response to this growing demand, Udemy partnered with online education platform FUNiX to launch a pilot programme for select customers in Vietnam in 2022.

The scheme experienced rapid adoption, with course consumption surpassing one million minutes within the first 12 months.

“There is a strong preference for content that is tailored to local regions and addresses specific business needs, making International Collections a powerful tool for enhancing learners' experiences,” said Rich Qiu, president of New Ventures at Udemy. “Companies in Vietnam are witnessing rapid growth and this has fuelled the demand for educational content on emerging skills related to personal development, IT, leadership, and management.”

Udemy transforms lives through learning by ensuring everyone has access to the latest and most relevant skills.

Launched in 2019, International Collections was created to provide organisations and professionals with truly localised and engaging learning experiences for rapid skills' development, including more than 15,000 curated, native-language courses taught in 15 languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean, and most recently, Vietnamese, with more than 200 courses.

Through the Udemy Intelligent Skills Platformand a global community of diverse and knowledgeable instructors, millions of learners gain expertise in a wide range of technical and professional skills, from generative AI to leadership.

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