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Spotify is now expanding its streaming service to include educational courses in addition to music, podcasts and audiobooks. Company Tuesday is referred to one of its new features is called courses, which allow users to learn about topics in areas such as business, technology, lifestyle, music and more.
The feature is available by default the pilot In the UK, Spotify notes. But additional evidence suggests it may soon reach the United States
Tech enthusiast and early adopter Chris Messina noted the development of courses In the US, Messina’s findings suggest that there will be courses in subjects that may appeal to a more technical crowd, such as learning about artificial intelligence, web3, the metaverse and other digital tools.
In addition, he found users will be able to filter their Spotify Library to show only “Podcasts and Courses” instead of just “Podcasts” as it currently reads.
While Spotify hasn’t confirmed that the courses will be coming to the US, Messina discovered that they could enter the section through search.
However, the category pages here were empty, indicating that the US feature is still in development.
The company has been working for some time to make its service known for more than just music. By offering different types of audio, Spotify can increase its revenue through different forms of monetization. This includes audio and ads video podcasts (even AI ads), as well as paid “download” hours for audiobooks for subscribers who use it add 15 free hours per month but I still want to listen. The company is also undercutting market leader Audible $10 monthly subscription to independent audiobooks.
With courses, Spotify can generate more revenue by charging users for some of the apps it offers for streaming.
Spotify has hinted at a few courses it recommends starting today, including:
Correction: Updated after publication to note that the courses began testing in the UK last year, but new discoveries suggest they will be coming to the US soon.
