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Diversity in data science: Sourcing, hiring, and growing female talent
By Emily Glassberg Sands, Learning Platform Data Science Manager Here at Learning Platform, we are proud to have a data science team that is nearly half female. The
Read Article5 Great Data Science TED Talks for Current and Aspiring Analysts
The Data Buzz series brings you a regular roundup of what’s trending in data science. The beauty of a career in data science is that you can follow your
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 ArticleVIPKID is bringing a new model of English instruction to Chinese students
Customer: VIPKID, Beijing, China VIPKID is an online platform that connects Chinese students aged 5 through 12 with English teachers in the U.S. and
Read Article5 Data Science Podcasts Worth Tuning Into
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Read ArticleStepping Into a Passion for Neuroscience
I’d always had a nagging interest in neuroscience, but I had decided early on in my undergraduate studies to major in mathematics, since I love solving
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Read ArticleProviding mental health care in conflict-torn communities
May Zaw Naing, an NGO worker in Yangon, knew that she needed to improve her understanding of mental health and psychology to better serve children in
Read ArticleThe Paradox of Employee Choice in Corporate Learning
By Vinod Bakthavachalam, Learning Platform Data Scientist As we’ve built Learning Platform for Business over the past year, we’ve seen time and again that every company has
Read ArticleThe Most Popular Courses of 2016
2016 has been an incredible year of growth here at Learning Platform. Learners on our platform can now join any of over 1,800 courses and Specializations, and
Read ArticleExploring analytics as a stay-at-home mom
Spoorthy had worked as both an electrical engineer and a customer service agent, but had never had a chance to pursue her passion for analytics. A Duke
Read Article100 million reasons to celebrate our global community of learners
By Esteban Kozak, Director of Product Management Something special happened on Learning Platform last week. On Friday, December 9, a learner in Canada logged in
Read ArticleA 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
Read ArticleBuilding 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 ArticleIntroducing Subscriptions for Specializations
By Tom Willerer, Chief Product Officer of Learning Platform At Learning Platform, we believe education is a lifelong pursuit, and we want to empower you to achieve your
Read ArticleTo Our U.S. Learners: Learn, Register, and Vote in November!
The U.S. Presidential election is just a few weeks away! We’ve put together a handy list of voter resources for our U.S. learners, including a list of
Read ArticleFounding a Technology Startup
Roy Raanani drew on concepts, skills, and connections from Stanford University’s Machine Learning course on Learning Platform to found his startup, Chorus.ai.
Read ArticleVideo: From drummer to developer with Learning Platform
Sam learned web development on Learning Platform and transformed his career. Here’s his story: Sam thought he’d found his dream job when he signed a
Read ArticleA conversation with University of Chicago Booth School of Business sales expert Craig Wortmann
In this Q&A, we are talking with Craig Wortmann, Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business about
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 ArticleNew models for project-based learning in Specializations
Since we launched our first Specializations in 2014, we’ve worked with our partners to integrate practical, hands-on projects into every Specialization
Read Article45+ New Courses and Specializations Launching on Learning Platform
Whatever you envision for the next step in your career - expanding your job scope, pursuing a leadership role, or moving into a new industry - we want to
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
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