Udacity
Online education platform offering Nanodegree programs in programming, data science, AI, and digital marketing. Acquired by Accenture in 2024.
About
Udacity is an online education platform and massive open online course (MOOC) provider. Founded in June 2011 by Sebastian Thrun, David Stavens, and Mike Sokolsky, it grew out of free computer science classes offered through Stanford University. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California and launched publicly in February 2012.
Udacity offers courses in programming, data science, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and other in-demand technical skills. The platform is known for its Nanodegree programs, designed to teach practical skills aligned with industry needs. Udacity serves both individual learners and enterprise clients seeking to upskill their workforce.
In May 2024, Accenture completed its acquisition of Udacity, integrating it into Accenture's AI-powered LearnVantage suite to help clients reskill and upskill their workforce at scale.