This article provides an overview of the Role Play feature and how course creators can add a role play to their custom course.
- Best practices: View our best practices for creating a role play.
- Frequently asked questions: Review answers to frequently asked questions for admins.
Please note:
- Role Play is enabled for Udemy Business customers who have GenAI enabled for their organization.
- Role Plays are currently available in English with additional languages to follow.
Table of contents
- What is a Role Play?
- How to access Role Play
- How to create a Role Play
- How to edit or delete a Role Play
What is a Role Play?
Role Play is an interactive curriculum tool that allows learners to practice skills with a GenAI-powered conversation coach and simulator. Fully customizable by course creators, the feature offers a way to teach real-world skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, and communication, while enhancing course engagement.
Note: Anyone can create a custom course for their Udemy Business account. If you are not an admin of your Udemy Business account, however, you will need to submit the custom course for review, and an admin will need to approve it before it’s published. Learn more.
How to access Role Play
To access the Role Play feature, please follow the steps below.
1. Navigate to the instructor Courses page by clicking Teach at the top of your screen.
2. Next, move your cursor to the course you wish to update and select Edit / manage course.
3. On the side, hover your cursor over the grey space within a section, where you want the practice test to be placed. Click + Curriculum item and then Role Play.
4. Add a title to your Role Play, and then click Add Role Play.
- Review examples and best practices for your role play title.
5. Click on the pencil icon to begin creating your role play.
How to create a Role Play
After accessing the Role Play feature, follow these steps to add a Role Play to your custom course.
- Review examples and best practices for creating a role play.
1. First, begin planning the Role Play by creating a scenario that will be shown to learners. Then, assign a clear and specific role for the learner.
2. Next, you will begin creating the AI character. You can select an avatar from the available options. Then, provide their name and character role.
3. Describe the AI Character’s personality and background. Then, create the first line they will say to learners.
- Learn more about best practices for your role play’s AI Character.
4. Customize the Role Play settings by adding the meeting title and duration. Then, define clear goals for evaluation during the role play. You can create up to five goals for the meeting.
5. Once all steps are complete, preview the Role Play to review your work. When satisfied, save or publish to update the course.
How to edit or delete a Role Play
Edit: To edit an existing Role Play, click on the pencil icon next to the title and follow the steps to update your settings.
Delete: To delete a Role Play, click on the trash can icon next to its title. Once a Role Play has been deleted, it cannot be reversed.