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Beginning February 1, LPLS cardholders will have free access to Gale Presents: Udemy, an online learning platform to help adults improve work-related skills for a new job or to advance in their current profession and/or develop personal interests.
As the employment landscape continues to change, workers are being tasked to learn new technologies and skills to stay competitive. Studies show that on average, workers change jobs 12 times in their lifetime.1 This makes it essential to build new skills that align with industry trends and prepare for the shift toward workforce automation.2
Gale Presents: Udemy, from Gale, part of Cengage Group, offers a unique, tailor-made learning experience for adults who want to upskill for a new job or advance in their current profession. This top collection, powered by Udemy Business, helps learners get where they want to be personally and professionally.
Udemy has a wide selection of course topics, including thousands of courses taught by native speakers in 12 languages. 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.
Courses are added and removed weekly as new skills and demands emerge in each field. Supplemental course content such as assignments, quizzes and practice tests help along the way and a certificate of completion is available for download when a course is finished.
Udemy is a tailor-made learning experience based on skill needs and learning preferences through video lectures, most of which offer subtitles and/or transcripts to support a variety of learning styles.
Anytime, anywhere access allows users to download classes offline and listen via podcast-style audio or on Chromecast or Apple TV.
“Gale Presents: Udemy is another free resource for LPLS cardholders that aligns with our mission statement,” said LPLS Director of Marketing and Public Relations Jennifer Black. “Connecting our communities to experiences that enrich, empower and inspire every day.”
Lorain Public Library System patrons can access Gale Presents: Udemy by visiting https://www.lorainpubliclibrary.org/elibrary.
1Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, “Number of Jobs, Labor Market Experience, Martial Status, and Health: Results from a National Longitudinal Survey,” news release no. USDL-21-1567, August 31, 2021.
2Smith, Aaron, “Public Predictions for the Future of Workforce Automation,” Pew Research Center, March 10, 2016.
