San Francisco, CA, 30th July 2024 - Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading online skills marketplace, today announced the launch of a new course, "Ultimate AWS Certified AI Practitioner AIF-C01". Developed by renowned Udemy instructor, Stephane Maarek, the course equips learners with the most up-to-date knowledge of generative AI (GenAI), AI, and machine learning (ML) concepts in preparation for the upcoming AWS Certified AI Practitioner exam.
The launch comes amidst a surge in demand for GenAI content on the Udemy platform, as highlighted by the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index, which reported a 21% increase in GenAI course consumption. This trend underscores the growing need for professionals to master cutting-edge AI technologies and showcase their proficiency to employers.
"I'm grateful that Udemy allows me to identify emerging trends within my subject areas, enabling me to create new courses ahead of the market," said Maarek, who has over 2.6 million learners enrolled in his courses. "The advanced tools provided by Udemy also allow me to continuously update my courses as new information is available on AWS certification exams, ensuring that learners are always up-to-speed."
Udemy's platform has seen significant demand for AI-related learning, with over four million enrollments in GenAI courses in the past year, with eight new learners joining every minute. Overall, IT certification preparation courses have garnered 11 million learner enrollments over the past 12 months, with 2.5 million specifically for AWS certifications.
"We are seeing firsthand how GenAI and AWS skills are rapidly transforming industries through the huge demand for these competencies," said Scott Rogers, Senior Vice President of Instructor and Content Strategy at Udemy. "We provide timely, high-quality resources that empower individuals to learn about the latest technologies to help them acquire industry-leading certifications."
Maarek's new course covers GenAI and broader AI/ML concepts, teaching learners how to identify opportunities for AI applications and providing guidance on the responsible use of AI tools. The course is available to individuals on the Udemy marketplace as well as enterprise customers through Udemy Business. Maarek has also designed practice exams for the AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) certification, which learners can register for starting August 13th.
Maarek, a serial founder, former CEO of DataCumulus, and recognized expert in Big Data, Cloud, and APIs, holds nine AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional and AWS Certified DevOps Professional.
To learn more about the "Ultimate AWS Certified AI Practitioner AIF-C01" course and prepare for the upcoming certification exam, visit www.udemy.com/course/aws-ai-practitioner-certified/.
About Udemy
Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY) transforms lives through learning by ensuring everyone has access to the latest and most relevant skills. Through the Udemy Intelligent Skills Platform and 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. The Udemy marketplace provides learners with thousands of up-to-date courses in dozens of languages, offering a variety of solutions to achieve their goals. Udemy Business empowers enterprises to offer on-demand learning for all employees, immersive learning for tech teams through Udemy Business Pro, and cohort learning for leaders through Udemy Business Leadership Academy. Udemy Business customers include Fender®, Glassdoor, On24, The World Bank and Volkswagen. Udemy is headquartered in San Francisco with hubs in Austin and Denver, USA; Ankara and Istanbul, Türkiye; Dublin, Ireland; Melbourne, Australia; and Chennai, Gurugram and Mumbai, India.
