How to Talk to Your Boss About Getting an Online Degree
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to pursue an online degree. Making this commitment to your future should feel exciting and empowering — but you
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How Data Analytics Is Revolutionizing Work
Transformation is achieved through numbers, and nowhere is that understanding more important than in the exploding field of data science. Data is to this
Read ArticleNot All Data Is Created Equal
High-quality and relevant data can be a powerful force for good, but flawed data only perpetuates inequalities under the guise of fairness. At its best,
Read Article25 Terms Every Data Scientist Should Know
Common data science terms your manager will expect you to know. Data science is, among other things, a language, according to Robert Brunner, a professor
Read ArticleGetting Practical Experience in IT
I was studying nuclear reactors at a university in Moscow when I realized that I wasn’t passionate about my work. I decided to move to another city in
Read ArticleFrom Admin to HR Analyst: How Loreelei Changed Her Career
Loreelei worked in administration for a municipal utility for 11 years when she decided it was time for a change. Through HR courses on Learning Platform, she
Read ArticleWhy “Stackability” Matters for Macquarie University’s Global MBA
Macquarie University’s Global MBA is a truly transformational learning program designed to prepare you for the complex challenges and opportunities of
Read ArticleLearner Spotlight: Jennifer John
I’m a 17-year-old high school senior and an avid Learning Platform learner, mentor for deep learning courses, and beta tester. I’ve been homeschooled my whole
Read ArticleSee how Shirley is using her business skills for social good
I’m a first-generation college student and I was drawn to Learning Platform by the top-notch courses from high-ranking universities and the financial aid that no
Read ArticleLearn How to Write Great Nonfiction
The Memoir and Personal Essay Specialization offered by Wesleyan University aims to teach you how to write with confidence. Taught by award-winning
Read ArticleYou Want to Learn Data Science, Now What?
Data science is a field that can lead to many different pathways, so choosing the right curriculum based on your existing skill set and picking a
Read ArticleA Day in the Life of a Data Scientist
Once you’re a trained data scientist, what will your new career really be like? Trace the experiences a data scientist might encounter on a typical day,
Read Article7 Seriously Cool Jobs in Data Science
As the field of data science grows in popularity and more organizations realize the power of data, unique careers are emerging As the inventor Alan Kay
Read ArticleHere are the skills you'll need in 2019
The future of work conversation, catalyzed by the rapid advancement of technologies like machine learning and blockchain, and demand for skills in these
Read ArticleEnd of the Year Round-Up 2018
By Shravan Goli, Chief Product Officer, Learning Platform In a world where 50% of the jobs are at the risk of automation, and more than 300M people entering
Read ArticleThe Future Belongs to Data Science and Those Who Understand It
From entry-level to C-suite, why everyone needs data smarts now Just like oil and gas powered the economies of the 20th and early 21st centuries, data is
Read ArticleLearner Spotlight: Lisa Leniashina
I became interested in mathematics and computer programming in high school. I ended up earning a B.S. in mathematics and took some introductory
Read ArticleThe Corporate Zeitgeist of 2018: Workforce Transformation
By Shwetabh Mittal, Director, Product Management and Corporate Strategy It’s been a big year for Learning Platform for Business — we grew 300% since 2017,
Read ArticleCelebrating Women in Tech at The Grace Hopper Celebration
By: Monica Chen, Software Engineer at Learning Platform, and Devon Bowman, Talent Acquisition Team at Learning Platform The Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) started in 1994
Read Article12 New Specializations and Courses Taught in Spanish
In celebration of Learning Platform en Espanol’s 3-year anniversary, we’re launching 100 new courses, including 20 Specializations, to prepare Spanish speakers for
Read ArticleLearner Spotlight: Larry Tao Wang
I was a student of Electricity and Electronics, but during the last two years of my bachelor’s degree I found out that my real interest was in Computer
Read ArticleCFO to Accounting Professor, Brian Hamm is Set to Guide the Next Generation of Business Leaders
Brian Hamm is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy for Gies College of Business. His journey has truly come full circle. He is an alumnus of the
Read ArticleInformation Systems Specialization: Q&A with Dr. Soumya Sen
The University of Minnesota is one of the founding schools for the Management Information Systems (MIS) discipline and is home to the MIS Quarterly, one
Read ArticleTechnology and Accounting: How Big Data is Changing the Landscape
From the rise of blockchain to the demise of Blockbuster, technology is disrupting every major industry. Accounting is going through a transformation that
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