2. Udacity is reimagining education for the 21st century by bridging the gap
between real-world skills, relevant education, and successful careers.
Re-Inventing Higher Education
Tailored student
experience for working
professionals to up-skill
Cutting edge curriculum
that are relevant for
today’s jobs
Trustworthy credentials
recognized by industry
leaders in lieu of
“degrees”
Job skills gap is
growing: open jobs
unfilled, strategic
initiatives unstaffed
Especially in
emerging technical
fields (e.g. Big Data,
Mobile, Cloud)
And traditional
education not getting
the job done
Our SolutionMarket Need
3. University of the future
Business Leaders
11%
Chief Academic Officers
96%
“Do You Believe Academic Programs are
Preparing Graduates for Jobs?”
Source: Inside Higher Ed National Survey & Gallup Poll of Employers and Universities, 2014
Yes Yes
vs.
4. … Telecommunications”---------
16,000 software engineers that need to be up-skilled and 280 open tech jobs
Finance--------
Insurance--------
Credit Cards--------
Retail--------
“We are a technology company that
happens to be in….
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5. With Industry, By Industry
Up-skill current employees
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Udacity works with industry leaders in three primary ways to ensure they
have a workforce ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s innovations
Provide cutting edge curriculum, focused on technology so your
employees are ready for innovation and execution
Find qualified talent
Udacity has over 3MM enrollments world-wide and our students
want great jobs. Find students who excel in skills important to your
business.
Create classes to bridge skills gap
We work with companies to identify and develop classes in cutting
edge subjects important to your business. Grow an ecosystem,
appeal to new recruits, and build your brand with your own Udacity
class.
7. 50 technical classes live, 40 more in development pipeline
Career-oriented, cutting edge curriculum
Big Data Web Dev Mobile
Software Engineering Tech for Non-TechProduct
Cloud
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8. Tailored student experience
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Data Driven Pedagogy
Big data meets learning on the
Udacity platform, driving continuous
improvement
Hands-On Mentorship
Guidance from Coaches, project-
review, accountability, and
feedback. Built to scale.
Project-Based
Work on real-world projects,,
build a portfolio, and apply what
you’re learning.
Self-paced, on-demand
Work according to your schedule
and pace.
Cutting Edge Curricula
Tech leaders inform curriculum
and co-develop classes on what
your employees need to learn.
Interactive
In-browser programming
exercises and real-time
feedback. Learn by doing.
9. Udacity Students
24-44
years
Full-time professional
unable to relocate, limited time
Efficient learning of
relevant skills
Focus: Tech
Existing Higher Ed
17-24
years
Full-time students
willing to relocate for 2-4 years
Degree
Udacity Students are Working Professionals...
Age
Goal
Who
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10. ...Who Are Looking to Advance their Careers
24-44 YEARS
Working Adult
NEEDS
Fits in my life
Can afford it
Holds my interest
Helps my career
HOW WE ADDRESS
On demand, variable pace, mobile
15% of comparable tuition rates
Designed around challenges, projects with coaches
(70% completion rates vs. 5% in MOOCs)
Relevant content built with top tech
companies
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11. We Reach a Global Audience
• 3MN+
enrollments
• 73,000+ active
students per
week (That’s ~4.1x
Stanford’s total
student population
per year)
• Average time
spent on site:
22’55”
41%
7%
4%4%
3%2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
31%
Top ~10 Countries
USA
India
United Kingdom
Germany
Canada
Spain
China
Russia
Brazil
Australia
Other
Participation from ~119 Countries
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12. Nanodegrees
A new credential for a modern workforce
Relevant: curriculum mapped to career pathways, including
Front-end Web Developer, Data Analyst, iOS Developer,
Android Developer, Full Stack Web Developer
Compact: designed for completion in 6-12 months for
working students
Stackable: encourages lifelong learning and with you for
your career
Credible: Endorsed by industry (including Google, AT&T,
Salesforce, Cloudera, GE, Capital One, Verizon…)
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13. Learn on the go
Watch lectures, take quizzes and code with a
classroom experience crafted for mobile devices.
Connect to your TV
Kick back on a couch and learn is now a reality.
You can now connect to your TV via Chromecast.
Offline learning
Download content
and access it offline,
even on a plane.
Udacity Mobile
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