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So you want to take some online courses and read great reviews about Udemy and Coursera. However, after some further reading, you\u2019re not sure which platform of the two is best for your taste – you\u2019re not alone there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what are the most important differences between Coursera and Udemy? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coursera is more academically based, and the courses are more like college lectures. Udemy, on the other hand, offers a wide variety of topics you can learn at your own pace. Additionally, Coursera\u2019s lecturers are professional teachers, and with Udemy, almost anyone can become a lecturer. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t know the fundamental differences between Coursera and Udemy, and the only thing you heard about these two is that they are great e-learning platforms, then this is the article for you. I\u2019ll explain some differences in detail so you can choose the best option.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Coursera and Udemy: The Differences<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore the main differences between these two learning platforms: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Coursera\u2019s Courses Are More Academically Based Than Udemy\u2019s<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both Coursera and Udemy offer a wide variety of courses<\/strong> suitable for everyone\u2019s needs. Additionally, many course types are present on both of these platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you\u2019re interested in business courses, you can find them under the category \u201cBusiness\u201d on both Coursera and Udemy. From there, you choose what courses you want, like \u201cproject management,\u201d for instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you choose a course that you like, that\u2019s where you start to notice some differences. The same topic, such as \u201cproject management\u201d from our example, will definitely sound more academic and professional on Coursera. Udemy\u2019s lecturers are generally younger, and some aren\u2019t real teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coursera\u2019s lecturers are mostly college or university teachers<\/strong>, and their lessons show it. So, if you\u2019re not a fan of the more academic and \u201ccollege(y)\u201d feel of your online courses, then you might switch over to Udemy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Coursera Works With Real Universities<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not only does Coursera work with real university teachers, but it also partners with over 200 universities and <\/em>companies<\/a>. So, you can get high-quality courses from world-famous universities<\/strong>, like Yale University, or companies<\/strong> like Meta or Google.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Udemy, on the other hand, doesn\u2019t partner with companies, organizations, or academic institutions. Instead, it\u2019s interested in a more \u201cpersonal\u201d approach, where almost everybody can be a lecturer, not just university professors or company members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Udemy Is More Popular Among Learners Than Coursera<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your decision on whether to use Udemy or Coursera depends on which platform has more learners, then Udemy takes that point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to their web pages, Udemy<\/a> has over 740 million course enrollments<\/strong>, which means that more than 740 million users have chosen to apply for a Udemy course since 2010, when it was created. Coursera\u2019s webpage<\/a> doesn\u2019t show the total number of enrollments, but it states that the total number of learners until now is 107 million<\/strong> – a significant difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Coursera Has a Set Timeline for Its Courses<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coursera resembles university lectures, as there is a set timetable<\/strong> that every learner needs to follow at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, every course has a starting and an ending date<\/strong>, so if you\u2019re late for enrollment, you\u2019ll have to wait until the next term, which is usually a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s not all. Each course on Coursera has tasks that learners need to complete before a deadline<\/em>! Although these deadlines are flexible and you can work them into your schedule, it\u2019s still quite daunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, with Udemy, you can enroll any time you want, and once you pay for a course, it\u2019s yours to keep – forever. Additionally, Udemy doesn\u2019t have any deadlines. The lectures are in a video format that you watch whenever you can or want. This is a huge benefit if you have a slower pace when learning something or simply don\u2019t have free time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Udemy Offers Sales for Its Courses All the Time<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Constant sales <\/strong>that reduce course prices to almost nothing is what Udemy\u2019s famous for. You can look at a course at Udemy that\u2019s $180 one day, and the next day, the same course is worth $9.99, then you see a yellow ribbon at the top of your screen saying there\u2019s a new sale. It can be an excellent bargain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coursera has a more rigid price range<\/strong>, but many users get confused by all the options it offers. Each category on Coursera has a starting price; from there, the prices can vary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the options you can choose on Coursera:<\/p>\n\n\n\n