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Coursera: Coursera to Accelerate Growth in Toronto Office
New roles in product, marketing, sales, and other functions will complement growth in our engineering team By Richard Wong, SVP of Engineering In the six short months since we announced a new engineering office in Toronto, the team has delivered an impressive number of product innovations, more than tripled in size, and outgrown our original […] The post Coursera to Accelerate Growth in Toronto Office appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: Getting an MCS Part III – Insights from a CS professor
When preparing to apply for an online MCS, students often ask the essential question – am I prepared for this degree program? In part three of this three part “Getting an MCS” series, we have asked ASU professor Andrea W. Richa to share some insights on the online MCS degree program. Professor Andrea W. Richa […] The post Getting an MCS Part III – Insights from a CS professor appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: Getting an MCS Part II – What is the program like?
When preparing to apply for an online MCS, students often ask the essential question – am I prepared for this degree program? In part two of this three part “Getting an MCS” series, we will be going in-depth on how to prepare for the MCS program once you have applied. Once you have applied to […] The post Getting an MCS Part II – What is the program like? appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: Getting an MCS Part I – Can I get in?
When preparing to apply for an online MCS, students often begin by asking themselves if they have the right background for this degree. In part one of this three-part “Getting an MCS” series, we will be providing in-depth answers to some of the typical questions students ask during the application process. Can I get in? […] The post Getting an MCS Part I – Can I get in? appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: Novartis goes ‘Big on Learning’ by Offering Employees Top Data Science Master’s Degrees on Coursera
By Leah Belsky, SVP of Enterprise, Coursera In September, we began our partnership with Novartis, a leading global medicines company, to offer its entire workforce — 108,000 employees across 140 countries — unlimited access to Coursera’s catalog of 3,600 courses. We embarked on this journey with a goal of establishing a culture of learning that […] The post Novartis goes ‘Big on Learning’ by Offering Employees Top Data Science Master’s Degrees on Coursera appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: Becoming Environmentally Conscious: Meet the edX Sustainability Team
The Sustainability Team, a group of people committed to making the edX workplace more environmentally sustainable, was formed during Hackathon XXII — a quarterly event with the goal of driving innovation and problem solving. The team’s first initiative was measuring edX’s carbon footprint and collecting potential projects to make a positive impact. The group has since grown, and has taken on a wider array of... Read More about Becoming Environmentally Conscious: Meet the edX Sustainability Team The post Becoming Environmentally Conscious: Meet the edX Sustainability Team appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Congratulations to the edX Prize 2019 Winners!
We are pleased to announce that Dartmouth College Professor Petra Bonfert-Taylor and Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) Professor Rémi Sharrock have been named the winners of the 2019 edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teaching and Learning! This is the first joint partner program to win the edX Prize. The edX Prize is an annual award that celebrates the contributions and innovations of educators in the... Read More about Congratulations to the edX Prize 2019 Winners! The post Congratulations to the edX Prize 2019 Winners! appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Navigating the Balancing Act of Paying for an Online Master’s Degree
When it comes to fast-paced and evolving fields like computer science, cybersecurity, electrical and computer engineering, and IT management, staying current is vital. A professional master’s degree program is a powerful tool for accelerating and future-proofing your career in these high-demand disciplines. Use a master’s credential and rigorous coursework to upgrade your current skills and fill skills gaps, transition to a new industry or profession,... Read More about Navigating the Balancing Act of Paying for an Online Master’s Degree The post Navigating the Balancing Act of Paying for an Online Master’s Degree appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: The Year of AI: End of Year Round-Up 2019
Trends from 45 million learners on Coursera show nearly two million enrollments in AI-related content in 2019, AI for Everyone breaks into the top ten list in its first year By Dil Sidhu, Chief Content Officer at Coursera When it comes to popularity and demand, tech-centric courses like artificial intelligence and data science consistently rank […] The post The Year of AI: End of Year Round-Up 2019 appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: From the Kitchen to the Help Desk: Arthur’s Story
My name is Arthur and I’m from the state of Massachusetts. I completed the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, and today I work in IT as a level 1 Systems Engineer. I spent the last 12 years in restaurant management and did not have any professional IT experience before I was offered my new job. […] The post From the Kitchen to the Help Desk: Arthur’s Story appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: Nuevos Cursos y Programas en Español
Como destino líder del aprendizaje en línea sin fines de lucro fundado por Harvard y MIT, edX se alegra en anunciar el lanzamiento de nuevos programas MicroMasters® y de Certificación Profesional, y una variedad de cursos online, dirigidos a cerrar la brecha entre la educación y el lugar de trabajo. El nuevo material de estudios se enfoca en impartir conocimientos en campos como la ciencia de... Read More about Nuevos Cursos y Programas en Español The post Nuevos Cursos y Programas en Español appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: Taking instructional design to the next level
This past August, Suprita earned the Instructional Design MasterTrack™ Certificate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to completing the program, she was a self-taught instructional designer in India who created content for corporate training programs on subjects like time management and organizational skills. Honing my expertise As a self-taught instructional designer, I was fortunate […] The post Taking instructional design to the next level appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: Choosing a Business Master’s Degree: 4 Top Online Graduate Programs
Graduate degrees are a common path to high-level business management positions. The rise of part-time online programs from top-ranked schools has opened the door to professionals who want to follow that path, but remain in their full-time job. Most business programs have some elements coursework in common — business basics, problem-solving, management and leadership skills, etc. In today’s modern learning landscape, you have the opportunity... Read More about Choosing a Business Master’s Degree: 4 Top Online Graduate Programs The post Choosing a Business Master’s Degree: 4 Top Online Graduate Programs appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: edX Welcomes National University of Singapore
We are pleased to welcome the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore’s flagship university, to the edX global partner community. NUS is unique in that it works closely with industry, governments and academic to inform its multidisciplinary approach to education and research, with a heavy focus on entrepreneurship. NUS’ first offering on edX will be a Professional Certificate program in Spatial Computing Thinking. Professional Certificate... Read More about edX Welcomes National University of Singapore The post edX Welcomes National University of Singapore appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: Announcing the Essential Skills Playbook
By Leah Belsky, SVP of Enterprise, Coursera Today we launched the Essential Skills Playbook, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring this to business and governments around the world committed to investing in skill development. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us, and with it comes a new era of digital transformation (DX)—an era […] The post Announcing the Essential Skills Playbook appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: Turning an interest in programming into an AI career
Bharathan is a senior in the Bachelor of Engineering program at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and recently shared how he was able to use what he learned on Coursera to land a Machine Learning internship. In his own words, he describes how he used his passion for computer science to launch a career […] The post Turning an interest in programming into an AI career appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: Nuevo programa en Ciencia de Datos del Tecnológico de Monterrey
El Tecnológico de Monterrey lanza un programa de Certificación Profesional en ciencia de datos. Los programas de Certificación Profesional son una serie de cursos diseñados por los líderes de la industria y las mejores universidades para desarrollar y mejorar las habilidades profesionales necesarias para tener éxito en los ámbitos laborales más demandados. En este programa aprenderás cómo los datos, denominados el nuevo oro negro, están... Read More about Nuevo programa en Ciencia de Datos del Tecnológico de Monterrey The post Nuevo programa en Ciencia de Datos del Tecnológico de Monterrey appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: edX Welcomes Queen’s University, Smith School of Business
We are excited to announce that Smith School of Business at Queen’s University has joined the edX partner community. Queen’s University is one of Canada’s oldest universities, and the Smith School of Business is renowned for its excellence in business education. Smith’s first program on edX is a Professional Certificate program in Enterprise Sales. Professional Certificate programs are a series of courses designed by industry... Read More about edX Welcomes Queen’s University, Smith School of Business The post edX Welcomes Queen’s University, Smith School of Business appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Nuevo programa MicroMasters del Tecnológico de Monterrey en Innovación y Emprendimiento
EGADE Business School, la escuela de negocios del Tecnológico de Monterrey, lanza un programa MicroMasters en innovación y emprendimiento en edX. Los programas MicroMasters son una serie de cursos de nivel universitario ofrecidos por las mejores universidades y diseñados para avanzar tu carrera profesional. Proporcionan aprendizaje profundo en un ámbito específico y son reconocidos por las empresas debido a su relevancia profesional. Los estudiantes se... Read More about Nuevo programa MicroMasters del Tecnológico de Monterrey en Innovación y Emprendimiento The post Nuevo programa MicroMasters del Tecnológico de Monterrey en Innovación y Emprendimiento appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: What’s new on Coursera for Business – October 2019
By Kyle Clark, Senior Skills Transformation Consultant Coursera released 50+ courses on our platform in October. This month brings a number of new courses focused on innovation and disruption, from developing a systems mindset to digital transformation, AI workflows, and futures thinking. Here are our top picks for enterprise for this past month: October 2019’s […] The post What’s new on Coursera for Business – October 2019 appeared first on Coursera Blog.