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5 Data Science Skills That Will Boost Your Salary
The Data Buzz series brings you a regular roundup of what’s trending in data science. A career in data science can be both personally rewarding and
Read ArticleHow the U.S. Chamber Is Helping Employers Rethink the Skills Gap
At Learning Platform, we think it’s time to change the conversation about the skills gap. We’re looking for fresh ways to encourage employers, universities,
Read ArticleNew Skills, New Confidence, and a New Data Science Career
When Kathleen decided to pursue a career in data science, she needed a flexible way to gain experience and fill key gaps in her skill set. Learning Platform was
Read ArticleSkilling Your Workforce for the Future
As business demands change, corporations face a widening gap between the skills they need and the expertise available in the existing workforce. Today
Read ArticleSetting new career goals with Specializations
Karla Tamayo started teaching five years ago with the goal to become a principal. Looking to develop more skills in order to keep climbing up the ladder, her su
Read ArticleTurning a Layoff into a Tech Career
Duke University’s Java Programming Specialization helped Maurice Op de Beek reinvent his career after he lost his job. Now, he’s a successful CTO. Duke Universi
Read ArticleSwitched careers to engineering with Verified Certificates
Looking for a method to build a relevant and attractive skillset for employers, Peter found Learning Platform and enrolled in Pattern Oriented Software Architec
Read ArticleFinding Flexibility and Confidence in a Content Strategy Career
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Read ArticleTook a Specialization, got a job at Blackberry
During an in-person interview, Srikanth was directly asked “how do you keep your skills up to date?” His answer was Learning Platform. After 8 years of working
Read ArticlePaving a New Career Path
“I now get to work on machine learning problems every day. I’m one of those rather irritating people who wake up smiling on Monday morning.” Edward Dixon’s enth
Read ArticleNew confidence and career
Hilary credits Learning Platform for opening the doors to a new personal and career trajectory. Hilary Fannin graduated in 2010 with a degree in Anthropology du
Read ArticleFind the right course faster: Search by skill
By Airong Cai, Data Scientist @ Learning Platform, and Yan Huang, Software Engineer @ Learning Platform With over 2,000 courses on Learning Platform, in just about every subject and
Read ArticleThe Critical Role of Companies in Closing the Skills Gap
By Kevin Mills, Head of Corporate Partnerships At Learning Platform, we believe that life-transforming education should be available to everyone, everywhere. It’s
Read ArticleAn introduction to data science careers
The Data Science Career Guides series brings you tips for starting, advancing, and enjoying your data science career. As the modern economy becomes more
Read ArticleData Analysis and Presentation Skills: The PwC Approach
Ever wonder how people figure out what data is telling them? Do you question how to make sense out of a bunch of numbers? How do you filter out what’s
Read ArticleTurning a Layoff into a Tech Career
Duke University’s Java Programming Specialization helped Maurice Op de Beek reinvent his career after he lost his job. Now, he’s a successful CTO. In
Read ArticleDream Schools, Dream Skills: Celebrate Graduation Season By Learning From Top Universities
Learning doesn’t stop with graduation. On Learning Platform, we’re celebrating commencement season by featuring many of our 140+ top-ranked partner institutions,
Read ArticleThe ‘Pipeline Problem’ is Leaky
Christine Alvarado, Associate Teaching Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and Mia Minnes, Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Science and
Read ArticleMaster New Skills in 2016 - 35+ New Specializations Now Open
We’re thrilled to announce 35+ new Specializations - in subjects ranging from programming to photography - are now open for enrollment on Learning Platform. Each
Read ArticleNew Skills, New You: Transform your career in 2016
Happy 2016 from all of us at Learning Platform! The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on your career path - where you’ve been, where you’re
Read ArticlePaving a New Career Path
Edward Dixon’s enthusiasm for his software development job was waning - but when a recruiter suggested he explore the up-and-coming field of machine
Read ArticleStarting in June: Business, Management, and Entrepreneurship courses
Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Corporate Finance The Role of Global Capital Markets Managing Food & Beverage Companies A Life of
Read ArticleGetting Beyond the Business Case: Unlocking the Full talents of Women in Leadership
This guest post is written by Diana Bilimoria, PhD, professor at Case Western Reserve University of introducing the course Women in Leadership:
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