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Read ArticleNew Course: How to Apply to College, from the University of Pennsylvania
Are you applying to college this year - or are you the friend, parent, or teacher of a student who will be submitting applications soon? This week, the
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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 ArticleA father of four and full-time professional becomes an MBA student
David had always dreamed of continuing his education, but with four children and a full-time job, he didn’t think he would ever have a chance to do so.
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Krystal had tried her hand at everything from film design to architecture - but it wasn’t until she took a programming course on Learning Platform that she
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By Jake Samuelson, Sr. Product Manager at Learning Platform Learning is a continual process of getting stuck and unstuck. On Learning Platform, we want to make it as easy
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Below is an excerpt from a piece that was recently published by Julia Stiglitz, Vice President of Enterprise and International at Learning Platform. Say what you
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