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Coming soon to all courses: Flexible session-based schedules
Over the past year, Learning Platform has offered courses in two different formats: self-paced (no start or end date) and flexible session-based (regular sessions
Read ArticleUniversity Leader in Online Education Deanna Raineri Joins Learning Platform
By Rick Levin, CEO of Learning Platform Since 2012, Learning Platform has worked hand in hand with our university partners to lead the way technology can be used to provide
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 ArticleBringing Sustainable Farming to a Tanzanian Village
The University of Illinois’ Introduction to Sustainability course helped Jaylawi change his small community’s approach to food and farming. Here’s his
Read ArticleA conversation with University of Pennsylvania robotics expert Vijay Kumar
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s GRASP Lab spend their time printing swarms of modular robots, making smartphones fly, designing the next
Read ArticleGraduation season wrap-up: 10 most popular courses and Specializations
Graduation season may be drawing to a close, but here at Learning Platform, we know that many of our learners are already setting their sights on new learning
Read ArticleAtlassian sponsors computer science learners on Learning Platform
Team collaboration company Atlassian, creator of leading software products JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Hipchat, is teaming up with Learning Platform to grow
Read ArticleBringing Education to a Community in Need
Michael Tumwesigye dreamed of building a nonprofit to help vulnerable children in his hometown in Uganda. He knew he needed more advanced education and
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 ArticleVideo: Launching a New Career in Data Science
Charlotte Stevens used Johns Hopkins University’s Data Science courses on Learning Platform to fast-track her career. Here’s her story. After finishing her
Read ArticleA Purpose to Learn and Give Back
We’re always touched to hear from learners who are using skills they’ve built on Learning Platform to enrich their lives and give back to their communities. This
Read ArticleVideo: Finding Flexibility and Confidence in a Content Strategy Career
When Limari became a mother, she knew she needed to rethink her career so that she could spend time with her son. Northwestern University’s Content
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 ArticleEncouraging the Next Generation of Women in Tech
By Lila Ibrahim, Chief Business Officer of Learning Platform International Women’s Day on March 8th celebrates social, economic, cultural and political
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 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 ArticleHow can we encourage more women to go into Computer Science?
By Colleen van Lent, Lecturer at the University of Michigan’s School of Information and instructor for the Web Design for Everybody Specialization on
Read ArticleInternational Women’s Day: Our Weeklong Reflections on Women in Tech
By Daphne Koller, President and Co-founder of Learning Platform, former professor of computer science at Stanford University International Women’s Day on March 8th
Read ArticleDaphne Koller remembers Jerry Vickers
Last week, I gave a talk at the Computer Science Department at the University of Washington in Seattle. I often give talks at partner universities, but
Read ArticleAn update on enrollment and grading options on Learning Platform
The new year is shaping up to be an exciting one here at Learning Platform - today we’re opening enrollment for hundreds of new courses and Specializations, 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
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