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Coursera: What’s new on Coursera for Business – January 2020
By Kyle Clark, Senior Skills Transformation Consultant 2020 is already proving to be an exciting year for skill development on Coursera. Our university and industry partners launched over 60 courses in January – an average of 2 courses per day. Our new courses range in topic from IT automation and feature engineering to visual analytics, […] The post What’s new on Coursera for Business – January 2020 appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: Introducing Coursera Plus: a subscription plan for unlimited learning
by Anubhav Chopra, Lead Product Manager, Consumer Everyone comes to Coursera with a unique learning goal. Some learners want just a single course on a specific topic, while others, like Sagi from Jakarta, take well over 20 courses in a variety of domains. Now, through Coursera Plus, a new subscription program that we’re piloting, learners […] The post Introducing Coursera Plus: a subscription plan for unlimited learning appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: edX Welcomes Université de Montréal
We are thrilled to announce that Université de Montréal (UdeM), one of the top three university research hubs in Canada, has joined the edX partner community. UdeM prides itself on reflecting the city whose name it bears, with its welcoming and multicultural mentality. The university is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, and among the top five French-language universities. It is particularly... Read More about edX Welcomes Université de Montréal The post edX Welcomes Université de Montréal appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: How to Increase Female Participation in STEM (Gender Gap)
While you’ve likely heard the reasons why women leave STEM fields, Dr. Diana Bilimoria researches why they stay along with other ways to develop and advance the careers of women in STEM. Recognized internationally for her leadership and research, Dr. Diana Bilimoria is a Key Bank Professor and Chair of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead […] The post How to Increase Female Participation in STEM (Gender Gap) appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: The Computer Science Skills You Need Were Just Invented
Computer science isn’t new, but what it looks like is. The computer science skills, languages, libraries, and tools professionals use every day are constantly shifting, now more than ever. It’s a field that demands continuous learning, but that anyone can jump into right away. Opportunity is everywhere and endless. “What makes computer science really interesting is the rate at which it changes means that no... Read More about The Computer Science Skills You Need Were Just Invented The post The Computer Science Skills You Need Were Just Invented appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: What Makes A Dog Smart? Are Certain Dog Breeds Smarter?
Ever looked at your dog and wonder just what they’re thinking? That’s the question Dr. Brian Hare has spent his career trying to answer. He’s a scientist, New York Times bestselling author of the book, The Genius of Dogs, and Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University in North Carolina. His publications on dog cognition […] The post What Makes A Dog Smart? Are Certain Dog Breeds Smarter? appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: Advice From an IBM Data Scientist: Start With Python and You’ll Go Far
Across industries, data scientists are bringing buzzwords to life: artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, data visualization. Behind the buzzwords are software skills like Python, R, SQL, and Java. The list goes on and can sound intimidating, but getting started is more approachable than ever and the value of foundational, entry-level data science skills is taking off. “Today with data science, for a lot of... Read More about Advice From an IBM Data Scientist: Start With Python and You’ll Go Far The post Advice From an IBM Data Scientist: Start With Python and You’ll Go Far appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Aprendizaje profundo sin misterios: descubre cómo funciona con este MOOC
La relevancia de los datos masivos sigue creciendo más y más en nuestras vidas. Para que cada vez estos conceptos te sean más fácil de entender y los puedas utilizar en tu trabajo, el BID y Telefónica han desarrollado el MOOC “Big Data Sin Misterios.” El curso te acercará a varios conceptos y técnicas del campo de estudios de los datos masivos y el aprendizaje de máquinas,... Read More about Aprendizaje profundo sin misterios: descubre cómo funciona con este MOOC The post Aprendizaje profundo sin misterios: descubre cómo funciona con este MOOC appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: Learn and take action with three new Teach-Outs from JHU, Emory, and the University of Michigan
A guest post written by: Benjamin Morse, Design Manager University of Michigan Stephanie Parisi, Associate Director of Instructional Design Emory University @snparisi Rebecca G. Williams, Research Program Manager Johns Hopkins University @rebecca_gwen Our world is evolving rapidly and the need to understand complex societal issues and engage in productive and civil discourse has never been […] The post Learn and take action with three new Teach-Outs from JHU, Emory, and the University of Michigan appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: Four research-based strategies for achieving your goals
Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, a career change, or even a degree—learning can take you anywhere. But first you need to know where you’re going. Throughout January, we’ve been sharing expert advice and research-based strategies to help you set your goals and achieve them. Take a look at these four strategies that you can […] The post Four research-based strategies for achieving your goals appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: edX Insider: Data Analysis in Marketing
Even if you don’t work in the data science field, data analysis skills and tools are still very likely to come in handy. We chatted with a few members of the edX marketing team to find out the ways these skills arise in their day-to-day work, how they were able to pick up on tools in this field despite not having a background in data... Read More about edX Insider: Data Analysis in Marketing The post edX Insider: Data Analysis in Marketing appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: Finding An Accessible Path to Impactful Health Work with Michigan’s Online MPH Degree
University of Michigan’s School of Public Health is ranked in the top five public health research institutions in the US and is taught by leaders in the field. In the Population and Health Sciences Master of Public Health program you’ll get hands-on practical experience with community public health issues and gain expertise in the issue […] The post Finding An Accessible Path to Impactful Health Work with Michigan’s Online MPH Degree appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: edX and University of Texas at Austin Launch Online Master of Nutrition Sciences
edX is pleased to announce the launch of an online Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences (MSNS) from the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). The program is designed to prepare graduates to work in community or education nutrition, corporate health and food production, or to expand the knowledge of current health professionals. The curriculum is focused on core knowledge related to advanced human... Read More about edX and University of Texas at Austin Launch Online Master of Nutrition Sciences The post edX and University of Texas at Austin Launch Online Master of Nutrition Sciences appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: How veteran Stevenson landed his first IT job
Meet Stevenson from Florida. Prior to taking the Google IT Support Professional Certificate program on Coursera, he didn’t have professional IT support experience. After completing the program, he secured his first role in information technology as an IT Support Specialist. In his own words, he shares with us his learning and career journey. I’ve always […] The post How veteran Stevenson landed his first IT job appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: A new course from MoMA: “What Is Contemporary Art?”
A view from the fourth-floor collection galleries looking out onto the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. © 2019 The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Photo: Noah Kalina What is contemporary art? There’s no single answer. The instructors behind The Museum of Modern Art’s newest course What Is Contemporary Art? describe what contemporary art means […] The post A new course from MoMA: “What Is Contemporary Art?” appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: edX Welcomes Stanford University as an Institutional Member
We are honored to announce that edX now includes Stanford University as an institutional member. We are excited to collaborate with Stanford Online at Stanford University to make online education available, and facilitate extended and meaningful engagement between Stanford University faculty and learners around the world. Stanford is a long time Open edX contributor, and this milestone deepens our collaborative relationship, which is founded on... Read More about edX Welcomes Stanford University as an Institutional Member The post edX Welcomes Stanford University as an Institutional Member appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Data Science: A 21st Century Job Skill for Every Discipline
In 2020 and the coming decade, you no longer need a PhD to work in data science. There’s not only a job market for a wider range of data science skills — and affordable onramps to gain those skills at any level — but also a fast-growing shift to the perspective that these skills are essential for any discipline, in any industry. “Data science a... Read More about Data Science: A 21st Century Job Skill for Every Discipline The post Data Science: A 21st Century Job Skill for Every Discipline appeared first on edX Blog.
Khan Academy: College Board & Khan Academy Mark 10 Million Milestone of Free Official SAT® Practice
More than 10 million students have signed up for free SAT practice on Khan Academy in 5 yearsIn 2015, College Board and Khan Academy partnered to make world-class SAT practice resources free for all students for the first time ever. Together, we created Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy – a personalized online program that helps students practice for the SAT with thousands of sample questions, instant feedback, video lessons, and full-length practice tests. As word has spread about our free resource, Official SAT Practice sign-ups have grown each year and now total more than 10 million worldwide. Thousands of students have shared their stories about Official SAT Practice and the ways the program helped them improve their SAT scores. Here are just a few of those stories: “All I had before was a dictionary and books I could take from the library. When my teachers introduced me to Khan Academy, I was so happy that it was free.”Matthew B., Class of 2…
Coursera: Q&A with Shira Lee Katz, Head of Content Strategy at Coursera
1. Tell us about yourself and your experience. After 20 years of work (and play) in a variety of fields—content strategy, learning, kids, and more—one thing I can say is that anywhere, anytime learning is powerful. “Anywhere, anytime learning” is the notion that learning isn’t confined to the four walls of a classroom. Rather, it […] The post Q&A with Shira Lee Katz, Head of Content Strategy at Coursera appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: Coursera Appoints Sabrina Simmons to Board of Directors
Coursera’s mission is to transform lives through learning. In addition to equipping 47 million learners with skills of the future, we are advancing our mission by partnering with institutions and communities around the world as they tackle challenges posed by digital disruption. Today, we are excited to announce the expansion of our Board as they […] The post Coursera Appoints Sabrina Simmons to Board of Directors appeared first on Coursera Blog.