Udemy Announces 2025 Learning Excellence Award Winners Shaping the Future of Work

Udemy recognizes enterprise customers Centific, Prodapt, UST, and others for accelerating business outcomes through AI adoption, upskilling, and continuous learning. Winners delivered measurable impact, driving productivity, engagement, cost efficiency, and leadership through skills-based learning

Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY), a leading AI-powered skills acceleration platform, announced the winners of the 2025 Learning Excellence Awards, recognizing organizations that have successfully achieved impactful results in learning and development through AI-driven upskilling. Honored during Udemy's annual FWD event, these winners exemplify how visionary leaders are transforming learning at scale and equipping their organizations to thrive in an AI-driven future.

"Congratulations to our winning customers for the remarkable impact they're making in building stronger, more adaptable workforces," said Hugo Sarrazin, President and CEO at Udemy. "Their commitment to continuous upskilling and innovation is inspiring, and we're proud to play a part in supporting their efforts to prepare teams for an AI-powered future."

Now in its second year, nominations for the awards grew by 46.5% in 2025, reflecting both the growing adoption of the Udemy platform in the enterprise segment and organizations' increasing investment in a skills-based approach. The selection process recognized AI innovation and the strong ROI applicants achieved by fostering cohesive and effective learning environments through AI upskilling and reskilling, applying learning science principles to enhance performance, delivering measurable results, and aligning learning systems with business objectives.

Leveraging AI to Upskill and Reskill

Winners in this category are Centific, Network International, NTT DATA TS Brazil, Persistent Systems, and Seagate Technology. Each was recognized for implementing business-focused programs that build AI proficiency and fluency across their teams, systems and processes.

Centific, a leader in advanced AI, is leveraging Udemy to build a workforce fluent in collaborating with AI systems, positioning the company at the forefront of the AI-driven economy. By aligning tailored learning paths and certifications preparation in strategic technologies like Snowflake, Microsoft, and NVIDIA with core business priorities, Centific accelerated value creation, reducing AI project onboarding times by 20%, increasing AI-driven innovation by 40%, and enabling content creation up to 70% faster with generative AI. This skills-based transformation underscores Centific's commitment to continuous learning, operational efficiency, and sustainable competitive advantage.

Metrics That Matter

Winners in this category are County of Los Angeles, Delivery Hero SE, Fiserv, LatentView Analytics Limited, and Mivada. Each was recognized for delivering measurable business outcomes that extend beyond traditional learning metrics, driving cost savings, productivity gains, revenue growth, improved employee retention and experience, and stronger business continuity.

The County of Los Angeles, the largest county government agency in the U.S., has embedded Udemy into its learning strategy to align with its mission of fostering resilient communities. Through centralized digital upskilling, the county achieved $11.3 million in cost savings in 2024 alone, a 1,200% ROI, with 95% of enrolled users actively engaged with Udemy courses. This forward-thinking approach equips their employees with critical skills, from IT certifications to leadership training, ensuring better services for the community and a stronger, future-focused workforce.

Leading With Learning Science

Winners in this category are Commvault Systems, Inc., Elektrobit, IAG Ltd, NEQSOL Holding, and Prodapt Solutions. Each was recognized for embedding learning into the flow of work, engaging learners with new personalized learning experiences and microlearning that supports the new workplace user demands.

Prodapt Solutions, the largest specialized player in the connectedness industry, is leveraging Udemy as the backbone of its intelligent learning ecosystem, integrating Udemy's enterprise platform, expansive content library, and real-time analytics with internal and external resources to drive measurable business outcomes. This science-based, role-specific approach has enabled accessible, mobile-friendly learning paths that directly link engagement to performance. More than 30% of the workforce have been developed through its LEAD leadership framework (a multi-level leadership development strategy), 40% higher promotion rates among participants, 60% lower attrition in LEAD-led teams, and stronger client satisfaction and feedback. By embedding Udemy into its talent and leadership strategy, the company is accelerating growth, strengthening retention, and improving client relationships.

Prodapt Solutions was also honored with the Overall Learning Excellence Award as they demonstrated leadership in all areas – from their innovative use of AI and learning science to their focus on delivering meaningful business results that impact both the top and bottom lines, while also driving internal mobility and leadership strength.

"Winning these two awards from Udemy is a powerful validation of our belief that the growth of our people is the cornerstone of our success," said Sandip Mishra, Chief Human Resources Officer at Prodapt. "Our Practical AI approach isn't just for our customers; it's a core part of our learning ecosystem. The results speak for themselves: stronger leadership, higher retention, and a direct impact on the bottom line. This is a win for every single Prodaptian who is building our culture of continuous learning. Through Udemy, we have been able to offer personalized and scalable upskilling experiences that empower Prodaptians to continuously enhance their skills and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry."

Integrated Systems Learning

Winners in this category are 4most, Hexaware Technologies, Meta IT, Publicis Sapient, and UST. Each was recognized for implementing robust talent technologies that align learning strategies with business goals and organizational culture.

To view the full list of Learning Excellence Award winners and learn how your company can accelerate with AI, visit https://business.udemy.com/learning-excellence-award-winners.

About Udemy

Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY) is an AI-powered skills acceleration platform transforming how companies and individuals across the world build the capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workplace. By combining on-demand, multi-language content with real-time innovation, Udemy delivers personalized experiences that empower organizations to scale workforce development and help individuals build the technical, business, and soft skills most relevant to their careers. Today, thousands of companies, including Ericsson, Samsung SDS America, On24, Tata Consultancy Services, The World Bank, and Volkswagen, rely on Udemy Business for its enterprise solutions to build agile, future-ready teams. Udemy is headquartered in San Francisco, with hubs across the United States, Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye.

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