In a digital age where continuous learning is essential for advancing careers and personal growth, Army Civilians are harnessing the power of Udemy, an online learning platform that offers a diverse range of courses tailored for all individuals within the Army enterprise.
With over 12,000 courses available, Udemy enables employees and supervisors to create personalized learning paths that align with individual goals, development plans, and interests. This initiative by U.S. Army Civilian Career Management Activity, underscores its commitment to fostering professional and personal growth among the enterprise civilian workforce.
"Udemy is a game-changer for Army Civilians seeking to upskill and stay relevant in their careers. From technology and leadership to personal wellness and finance, the platform offers a wealth of courses to enrich our knowledge and capabilities," said Michael Costanza, ACCMA Talent Development.
One of the key advantages of Udemy is its accessibility to civilian employees, who can claim licenses for free and enjoy unlimited access to a vast array of educational resources. The platform covers a wide range of categories, including:
• Business Operations
• Certification Preparation
• Cloud Computing
• Communication
• Continuing Education Units
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science
• Design Tools
• Development
• Finance & Accounting
• Generative AI
• IT Operations
• Language Learning
• Leadership & Management
• Marketing
• Productivity
• Personal Development
• Project & Product Management
• Sales & Customer Service
• UX, Web & Mobile Design
• Workplace & Human Resources
“The logistics learning paths created (in Udemy) are great resources! I share them with my supervisors and employees, to assist with ideas for Individual Development Plans," said Abel Salgado, Director, Logistics and Technical Support Directorate and Career Field Representative, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command. "I also use Udemy as a key resource for supply chain optimization efforts and for career planning," Salgado said.
The latest statistics show a significant uptake in Udemy usage among Army Civilians, with over 76,000 licensed learners benefiting from the platform—a notable increase from the previous year. This surge in engagement is reflected in the 252,000 hours spent on learning and the completion of 8,480 courses across various disciplines.
"We are thrilled to see the enthusiasm and commitment demonstrated by our workforce in embracing lifelong learning through Udemy. The statistics speak volumes about the relevance and impact of the courses offered on the platform," said Costanza.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, Army Civilians are encouraged to seize the opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge, and career prospects through the diverse and enriching offerings of Udemy.
“The availability of Udemy has increased employees’ engagement in self-development,” said Lee Carver, ACCMA Medial Career Field Chief. “Supervisors are able to create personal learning paths that enable crucial conversations during coaching or appraisal discussions,” she said.
For Army Civilians looking to embark on a learning journey with Udemy, creating an account is a simple process with an authorized Army email address. Additionally, the ACCMA Talent Development team is available at usarmy.belvoir.chra-accma.mbx.civilian-talent-development@army.mil to provide support and address any inquiries related to Udemy courses or other enterprise talent development opportunities.
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