Accenture Acquires Udacity

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed the acquisition of Udacity, a digital education company with expertise in the development and delivery of proprietary technology courses that combines the flexibility of online learning with the benefits of human instruction.

The amount of the deal was not disclosed.

The acquisition of Udacity previously announced on March 5, 2024 adds more than 230 people to Accenture’s LearnVantage business, bringing its deep capabilities in integrating proprietary content, expert services and scalable learning technology, while bridging the gap between online education and workplace relevance.

The acquisition of Udacity broadens Accenture’s global skills training presence and amplifies its capabilities to help clients advance their business goals while also enabling their people to acquire the skills needed to keep pace with the rapid evolution of talent and technology.

Founded in 2011, Udacity provides a talent transformation platform bringing customer value creation through career development in AI and tech. Through its network of more than 1,400 experts and vast library of exclusive content co-created with industry leaders, Udacity has served more than 21 million registered learners in 195 countries, providing localized course offerings in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, Korean and Spanish.