Juancho Saravia: opened doors to new opportunities with Android
Based in Argentina, Juancho Saravia had one objective: to be able to develop Android apps—a new technology he was really excited to know more about and
Read ArticleThe GrowthNestMedia Blog
In-depth guides on AI, digital marketing, web and tech, design, video, careers and business growth - 3,403 articles and counting.
3,403 articles · page 111 of 142
Starting in April: Math and Science courses
Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I) Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences Introduction
Read ArticleCourse Spotlight: Digital Maps and the Geospatial Revolution
Course Spotlight Series: Maps and the Geospatial Revolution, just started March 25, led by Dr. Anthony C. Robinson of Penn State University. This article,
Read ArticleStarting in April: Computer Science and Technology courses
From Nand to Tetris / Part I Understanding Microcontrollers Java程序设计 (Java Programming) Principles of Reactive Programming Detección de objetos (Object
Read ArticleDaniel Adornes: From Student to Engineer with Data Science
A native of Brazil, Daniel Adornes was starting his third semester for his Masters degree program in Computer Science. He was researching High Performance
Read ArticleStarting in April: Business, Management and Entrepreneurship courses
Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies Social Entrepreneurship Inspiring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence
Read ArticleCourse Spotlight: Learn Full Stack Android Mobile App Development
Course Spotlight Series: Mobile Cloud Computing with Android is a Specialization with six courses, taught by Dr. Adam Porter of the University of
Read ArticleCourse Spotlight: Online Teaching Changes Duke Campus Class
Course Spotlight Series: Data Analysis and Statistical Inference, started March 2, led by Dr. Mine Cetinkaya-Rundel of Duke University. This
Read ArticleNanjing University offers courses in Chinese and English
The prestigious Nanjing University joins Learning Platform today to open its knowledge to Chinese and English speaking learners around the world. Our seventh
Read ArticleHilary Fannin: new confidence and career
Hilary Fannin graduated in 2010 with a degree in Anthropology during a rough economic climate. With no jobs available, she took up a series of odd
Read ArticleAaron Pollack: From Intern to Full-Time Software Engineer
Aaron Pollack graduated with a BA in Political Science and found a role as a social media intern at a technology startup. But having a passion for
Read ArticleCourse Spotlight: How Technology Can Improve Our Cities
Course Spotlight Series: TechniCity, starts March 4, led by Professor Jennifer Evans-Cowley of Ohio State University. This article, based on an interview
Read ArticlePatricia E: learned code & switched careers as a developer
Patricia’s career spanned a variety of fields including acupuncture, nonprofits and business administration for over 20+ years, even though she was armed
Read ArticleMaster programming in Python by creating easy, interactive games
Learning an entirely new programming language can seem daunting, especially if you don’t have any experience. With our Fundamentals of Computing
Read ArticleThe Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania introduces the Business Foundations Specialization, with Capstone Projects from Snapdeal and Shazam
Have you ever thought about attending business school or wished you had a basic understanding of how to run a business? You can now take Wharton’s popular
Read ArticleTop Companies Work with University Partners to Help Create Capstone Projects with Real World Applications
Experts at top companies like Google and Instagram have joined Learning Platform to help develop the final projects – called “Capstones” – for Learning Platform
Read ArticleRemembering University of Washington Professor Gaetano Borriello
It is with great sadness that we share this news with the Learning Platform community: Gaetano Borriello, the Jerre D. Noe Professor of Computer Science &
Read ArticleThe Monopoly board doesn’t change, but the game does
Gamification is everywhere. From companies to governments, people are using game design techniques and applying them for business, education, or even
Read ArticleTop 2014 LinkedIn Skills That Tie Back to Top Learning Platform Courses
LinkedIn released a list of the 25 Hottest Skills That Got People Hired in 2014. They analyzed over 330 million LinkedIn profiles and discovered that if
Read ArticleNick Kersting: lands a job at IBM with Machine Learning
Nick Kersting worked as an IT consultant for five years after receiving his PhD in Physics. Wanting to try something new, he started exploring options to
Read ArticleCarron Riach: rebuilding a future with financial aid
Carron Riach had a great job in the UK financial industry, a long term relationship and close family and friends—until she lost it all. Bipolar disorder
Read ArticleWhat do people and organizations really do?
This guest post is written by Wil van der Aalst, professor of Eindhoven University of Technology, one of the most cited computer scientists in the world,
Read ArticleJim Whitman: retired Navy & Air Force Veteran, and University Professor
“The dog gets mad when I sit there for hours watching Learning Platform lectures,” says retired Navy and Air Force Veteran, Jim Whitman. Whitman’s discipline
Read ArticleVerified Certificates ensure academic integrity
Learning Platform ensures that all certificates earned are secure, carry identity verification and have academic integrity. By doing so, we give learners a direct
Read Article