28 June 2023
Gale, part of Cengage Group, has announced that its online learning platform, Gale Presents: Udemy has been selected as winner of the “Ongoing Education Solution Provider of the Year” award in the fifth annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards. The awards program recognizes technologies and companies that drive innovation and exemplify the best in educational technology solutions across the globe.
Gale Presents: Udemy provides public library cardholders access to more than 20,000 continuously updated, on-demand video courses across a variety of categories such as business, technology, design and personal enrichment. Courses are taught by highly-regarded instructors and offer a customized educational experience for those who are looking to learn new technologies and skills to stay relevant in an ever-changing workforce. Additionally, nearly half of the course collection is taught by subject matter experts in their native language, enabling patrons to learn and upskill in their preferred language.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as the ‘Ongoing Education Solution Provider of the Year’ by EdTech Breakthrough,” said Shawn Clark, senior vice president of Gale’s domestic learning business. “This award is a testament to our commitment to providing innovative resources that help individuals and organizations achieve their learning and upskilling goals. Our partnership with Udemy has allowed us to offer an unparalleled learning experience, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this exciting new era in education.”
This year’s EdTech Breakthrough Awards program attracted more than 2,400 nominations from over 16 different countries throughout the world. All award nominations were evaluated by an independent panel of experts within the EdTech industry, with the winning products and companies selected based on a variety of considerations, including innovation, design and user-experience, as well as overall technological advancement for their respective categories.