The course updates aim to improve the learning experience for Neo4j users, focusing on Cypher, the most widely used graph query language. The revamped "Introduction to Graph Databases" class now covers not only graph querying but also creating and updating graph data using Cypher and importing CSV data from other sources. Additionally, the introductory class has been streamlined to be completed in about 60-90 minutes, allowing users to invest time savings in modeling and building their first graph application. The "Neo4j to Production" course was updated by field engineers to align with Neo4j 3.0 operational changes, and users can provide feedback through email or the public neo4j-users Slack channel.