Our other Editors’ Choices in the category are
MasterClass and Khan Academy. MasterClass is best
when you’re looking for inspirational words and advice
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Academy is great for learning academic subjects such as
trigonometry and organic chemistry.
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otherwise, you have to pay to learn. There are two ways
you can get access. First, you can pay for individual
classes as you want them. In this way, anyone who
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to their audience without the learner having to pay for a
monthly subscription. Course instructors set their own
prices. When an instructor joins Udemy to create and
sell a course, Udemy provides guidelines on appropriate
prices based on the content and length.
The second way to access courses is with a Business
account. All members can select from more than 4,000
courses. The content leans heavily toward professional
and technical skills development, as well as personal
wellbeing. Subjects include development, IT operations,
leadership and management, marketing, personal
development, and project management and operations.
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development opportunities, or that want to administer
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Business plans come in two tiers, Team and Enterprise.
The Team subscription costs $360 per person per year
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day free trial of this plan. Enterprise accounts use
custom pricing based on the size and needs of the
organization. Managers or an administrator can assign
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Udemy
PROS Great learning
courses for hard and
soft professional
skills. Wide range of
content. Excellent
resources for
instructors.
CONS No subscription
for individuals; must
pay per class. Price for
Business accounts
somewhat high with a
minimum of 5 people.
BOTTOM LINE
Udemy’s sweet spot is
personal and
professional
development. You can
pay for each course
that you want or get
more classes through
a Business
subscription, which
requires five people.
Either way, the price
adds up.