Tag: Professional Certificate Programs

New Year, New Opportunities for Learners in India!

By Anubhav Chopra, Lead Product Manager Coursera is privileged to support the learning journeys of more than 10 million learners in India, and today, we’re excited to announce new learning opportunities and services for this unstoppable learning community! We know that having a wider array of payment options is critical for Coursera learners in India, […]
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Starting A New Career On The Right Foot With A Professional Certificate Program: Meet Maureen

What program did you take on edX, and what were your goals in taking it?   Six Sigma and Lean: Quantitative Tools for Quality and Productivity Professional Certificate program from TUMx. Although I have a background in engineering, I was starting a new career in performance excellence (continuous improvement of processes and reduction of waste). I wanted to learn the concepts and…

edX Announces Results Of New Survey On Reskilling Trends

Reskilling is a clear necessity for the future of work, and at edX, we are committed to helping learners gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the modern workplace. Today, we’re pleased to announce the results of a new survey of 1,000 consumers aged 18+ on reskilling trends, with 917 employed or previously employed respondents. Our survey found…

Transitioning from a ‘Teacher-centric’ to a ‘Student-centric’ Classroom through Digital Learning

“(Technology) is not making teaching obsolete. If anything, it is making the craft of teaching more important” … The Economist, 22nd July 2017 It all began in November, 2014 when I attended the edX Global Forum in Boston. All through the  dreary eighteen-hour flight from Bangalore (where I live and work) to Boston, I was restless and unsure, perhaps even skeptical,…

Finding a New Career Path with a Professional Certificate: Meet Larisa

We’re excited to bring you Larisa’s inspiring story about how W3Cx’s Front-End Web Developer Professional Certificate program helped her embark on a completely new career path and the passion and success she experienced through her newfound skills. This is what she had to say about her experience learning on edX.   What program did you take on edX, and what…