Avon Library cardholders now have access to Udemy, an online learning platform that connects patrons to video-based courses taught by leading experts in business, technology, and more. Users can explore thousands of continuously updated, on-demand video courses that match their professional goals and personal interests. Udemy is available to Avon Library cardholders thanks to a generous grant from PeoplesBank.
Udemy includes:
- A wide selection of course topics with high-quality, in-demand content including thousands of courses taught by native speakers in 12 languages
- Courses that are added and removed weekly, as new skills and demands emerge in each field
- An opportunity to learn from world-class instructors working and making advancements in their fields
- Anytime, anywhere access, allowing users to download classes off-line and listen via podcast-style audio or on Chromecast or Apple TV
- A tailor-made learning experience based on skill needs and learning preferences
- Video lectures, most of which offer subtitles and/or transcripts to support a variety of learning styles
- Supplemental course content, such as assignments, quizzes, practice tests, and more
- A certificate of completion, available for download when a course is finished
Major course categories include cloud computing, data science, design, development, finance and accounting, human resources, IT operations, leadership and management, marketing, office productivity, personal development, project management and operations, and sales.
The first time you use Udemy, you will need to create an account. If prompted, enter your Avon Library barcode and then click Sign in/Create an Udemy Account. Scroll to the bottom of that page and select Sign up to create your account.