Udemy Competitors

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 124 million registered learners as of March 31, 2023. Coursera partners with over 300 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp in February 2021.

With over a decade of experience creating digital talent at scale, Udacity’s comprehensive solutions address the global talent shortages impacting growth, productivity, and innovation. Our exceptional curriculum, personalized mentor support, and measurable outcomes create expertise with a focus on the in-demand competencies that ensure workplace relevance. Udacity is now part of Accenture.

Upwork is the world’s work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent from across the globe. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. Our talent community on Upwork encompasses more than 10,000 skills in categories including website & app development, creative & design, customer support, finance & accounting, consulting, and operations.