A young designer succeeds with Learning Platform
Astghik Zeynalyan, a student in Armenia, wanted to get a head start on a career in graphic design so she could contribute to her family’s income. With
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Building a tea company with Learning Platform
When Richard Rosenfeld founded Two Leaves and a Bud Tea Company in Basalt, Colorado, neither he nor his partners brought much relevant business experience
Read ArticleVideo: Pursuing a Mid-Life Career Change
Last year, we shared a powerful story from Patricia, a learner who reinvented her career by learning to code on Learning Platform. We recently had the opportunity
Read ArticleBuilding the confidence to switch career paths
Pronita Ganguly felt trapped. She was well-educated, with a BS in Computer Applications, but she didn’t enjoy her work. She felt drawn to other fields,
Read ArticleIntroducing Our New Infographic: How the World Learns
At Learning Platform, we’re always working to better understand where, when, how, and why people learn online. Along the way, we’ve discovered some fascinating
Read ArticleThe Unconventional Route to Statistical Inquiry
By Jennifer Rose, Research Professor, and Lisa Dierker, Professor, of Wesleyan University’s Department of Psychology and instructors for the Data Analysis
Read ArticleGot Qualified. Built Confidence. Found a job.
As an English major with an entry-level job in data and analytics, Doug Wade felt lost and unqualified. Then, his roommate introduced him to Learning Platform,
Read ArticleLearn About Product Design Through Bridge and Learning Platform
Learning Platform’s design team is excited to announce our participation in Bridge 5, a professional development program for experienced designers hosted by
Read ArticleAngularJS Tutorial: A Beginner’s Guide to AngularJS
Article Summary Learning AngularJS means mastering a JavaScript MVC-based framework for building dynamic single-page applications. This article covers directive
Read ArticleGit Tutorial: A Comprehensive Guide
Article Summary Learning Git means building the skills to track, manage, and collaborate on code using a distributed version control system. This Git tutorial c
Read ArticleWordPress Tutorial: A Guide to WordPress for Beginners
Article Summary Learning WordPress means mastering the full process of building and managing a site from scratch. This article covers installation, dashboard se
Read ArticleAfter Effects Tutorial: Learn the Basics
Article Summary Learning After Effects means mastering a full workflow—from navigating the interface to animating keyframes, building shape layers, applying eff
Read ArticleBootstrap Tutorial: A Guide for Beginners
Article Summary Learning Bootstrap means gaining the skills to build responsive, mobile-first websites using a free HTML, CSS, and JavaScript framework. This ar
Read ArticleSpecialization Spotlight: Interaction Design
Course Spotlight Series: Interaction Design, always open for enrollment, is led by Professor Scott Klemmer of UC San Diego. This article, based on an
Read ArticleBuild Knowledge and Situational Awareness on Global Health
This guest post is written by Dr. Jay Lemery, M.D., professor of University of Colorado and Cathy Beuten, introducing the new course “Foundations
Read ArticleRenata Pacheco: re-built her company vision
Renata Pacheco founded, and is currently the Executive Director, of a 25-year old corporate communications company in Brazil called RWF360. Looking to
Read ArticleAbhay Tandon: management skill builder
As a Global Solution Manager based in Pune, India, Abhay Tandon needed a way to keep up to date with industry trends. A friend introduced him to Learning Platform
Read ArticleBuild the Future. Design a City.
Below is a blog from the University of Pennsylvania for Designing Cities; starting September 14. Growing populations. Rising sea levels. Climate change.
Read Article[INFOGRAPHIC] Bridging the Tech Skills Gap in Europe
There will be almost a million unfilled information communications technology (ICT) jobs in Europe by 2020, according to the European Commission (EC).
Read ArticleGo Forth, Be Awesome: Create Comics and Graphic Art
Comic Con 2014 is this week in San Diego! If you are there basking in the celebrity appearances, or even if you skipped the conference this year, we hope
Read ArticleComic Book Covers: How To Design A Comic Book Cover
Article Summary Comic book covers are worth exploring as both iconic art and creative inspiration. This article curates 49 popular covers—from Batman to Watchme
Read ArticleEmbedded C Tutorial : A Beginner's Guide
Article Summary Learning Embedded C means writing software that directly controls microprocessors in everyday devices like cameras and TVs. This article covers
Read ArticlePHP Gettext: Quick Start Guide to Creating Translations Using gettext in PHP
Article Summary PHP gettext is an open-source internationalization system that lets PHP developers serve translated strings to users in their local language wit
Read ArticleHow to program in Java - Absolute Beginners Guide to Java
Article Summary Learning to program in Java starts with mastering syntax, statements, and code blocks. This article covers setting up an IDE, understanding Java
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