Top 10 profitable niches for 2021

We have done a large analysis on the most successful online courses during 2020, the data also aggregates past learning experiences. We analyzed more than 500 courses on the platforms Coursera, LinkedIn Learning and Udemy and got insights of around 32 million learners.

Here there are the top themes:

• Programming (7,020,118 = 21.977%): python, web development, JS, react

• Artificial Intelligence (5,006,720=15.674%): machine learning, deep learning and data science

• Thinking process & Coaching (4,654,832=14.572%): strategic thinking, critical thinking, coaching, learning to learn.

• Wellness (4,400,444=13.776%): COVID tracing, how to take care of yourself during the lock down

• Communication (3,143,538=9.841%): developing emotional intelligence, public speaking, professional writing, copywriting in the digital world.

• Office tools (2,186,060=6.844%): Excel, MS teams

• Arts and digital design (1,522,348=4.76%): Drawing, digital design, piano, guitar lessons.

• Finance (1,428,620=4.47%): investment banking, micro and macro economics, M&A.

• Marketing (1,340,105=4.195%): personal branding, marketing foundations, social marketing.

• Remote work and time management (1,239,839=3.881%): time management, project management, work effectively in the lockdown

See the more details in the full report