{"id":15488,"date":"2021-10-03T20:46:46","date_gmt":"2021-10-03T20:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/?p=15488"},"modified":"2022-09-25T14:41:10","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T14:41:10","slug":"udemy-courses-on-a-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/udemy-courses-on-a-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"How to List Udemy Courses on Your Resume \u2014 Top Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the rapid rate of technology presence in our everyday lives, it comes as no surprise that online learning has also become increasingly popular. <\/span><\/p>\n

Udemy is a learning institution made specifically for online learners, so that they can gain skills from their own homes. <\/span>
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How to List Udemy Courses on Your Resume<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Udemy courses can be listed in the education section on a resume. If specific skills were obtained through these courses, it is best to list these in the skills section instead. Listing courses on a resume is not common, so make sure they are extremely relevant before doing so.<\/b><\/p>\n

Employers tend to value “true” work experience more so than education, so listing courses on a resume is typically only done by undergrads or new graduates with little practical experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

Every working professional must start somewhere, however, so let’s learn how we can do this if you lack hands-on training.<\/span><\/p>\n

The education section will typically only include college\/university degrees including bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD. <\/span><\/p>\n

If specialty schools were attended such as language schools, trade schools, or etc. these are also placed in the education section. <\/span><\/p>\n

Listing an individual course in this section is a rarity, so it should only be done in rare circumstances. <\/span><\/p>\n

For example, one might list classes that were focused on the learning styles of special needs children if they are applying to a special needs school. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Udemy vs accredited schools<\/b><\/h2>\n

One thing to keep in mind about Udemy is that it is not an accredited institution. <\/span><\/p>\n

You may be asked this upon interview, so you must be upfront about it if it comes up. <\/span><\/p>\n

Udemy courses are done at one’s own pace, and academic honesty is up to the individual. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike in the case of <\/span>putting remote work on a resume<\/a><\/strong> where it is judged the same way as in-person work, online schools tend to have worse reputations. <\/span><\/p>\n

The reason being online classes tend to be open book with fewer harsh deadlines. <\/span><\/p>\n

Udemy courses on a resume pale in comparison to accredited courses because the learning is not quantifiable in the same way it would be in an accredited institution. <\/span><\/p>\n

This does not mean one cannot learn valuable skills from Udemy courses, but keep in mind a recruiter may be wary of seeing this in the education section.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to include Udemy courses in the education section of your resume<\/b><\/h2>\n

Udemy courses should be put below one’s university education if available. <\/span><\/p>\n

The highest level of education should always be on top. Include the Udemy name, course name, the length of study, and a short description only if the course name is unclear.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should make use of bold or <\/span>italics on a resume<\/a><\/strong> consistently throughout the education section. <\/span><\/p>\n

If your university degree is formatted in a certain way, make sure that the Udemy class is the same. <\/span><\/p>\n

Bold and italics do well to help sections and topics read easier, but this illusion is broken if sections are inconsistent. <\/span><\/p>\n

Listing dates on a resume<\/strong><\/span><\/a> should not be done here if the class is less than 4 months. <\/span><\/p>\n

Such a short time span is not impressive and may do more harm than good. <\/span><\/p>\n

In a case of a short class, list the date as the timespan such as “6-month course” next to the course title. <\/span><\/p>\n

When formatted correctly, a Udemy course in the education section will look as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Education<\/b><\/p>\n

Rightworth University <\/b> (January 2015) – (May 2020)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n