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Front-End Web Developer: One of Today’s Hottest Jobs

Published on: Mar 15, 2019 by 11942 views No Comments
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Build and enhance critical professional skills in one of the best technology jobs with W3C’s Professional Certificate program.  The Web is everywhere: from your favorite connected device (mobile phone, pad, etc.) to your future connected car and home. The Web is also changing the landscape in healthcare, financial and government services, as well as commerce, arts and education. As such, the Web design and development...

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High Demand Has Led to a Nationwide Shortage of 150,000+ People with Data Science Skills

Published on: Mar 11, 2019 by 1339 views No Comments
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More than 90% of the world’s data has been produced in the last two years–a meteoric rise that’s driving a crucial need for data professionals. According to a recent LinkedIn Jobs Report, “data science skills are in high demand across industries,” with a national shortage of more than 150,000 people. In the next decade, millions of new jobs will require the ability to think critically,...

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3 Reasons to Add Online Courses to Your CV and How To Do It

Published on: Mar 04, 2019 by 124939 views 5 Comments
Posted in: Learner News

When searching for a new hire, different employers look for different things, but they’re all trying to answer the same overarching question: can this individual add value to my business? As a strong potential candidate, it’s your job to help them reach the right conclusion. It can be a difficult task to set yourself apart from the crowd, but showcasing your completion of relevant online...

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Learning in an Accessible Way: Meet Aditi

Published on: Mar 01, 2019 by 5251 views No Comments
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I have been working in Data Security for the last few years and realized that as cyberattacks become more sophisticated, so do the security tools. In order to stay relevant, I wanted to learn about Machine Learning and AI, so I could create the next generation of security tools. I wanted to learn online,  but my previous experience with massive open online courses (MOOCs) had...

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Using edX Courses in the Classroom: Burkina Institute of Technology

Published on: Feb 22, 2019 by 1653 views No Comments
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Susanne Pertl, founder and president of the Burkina Institute of Technology (BIT), talks to us about the newly formed BIT and its mission to build future generations of young leaders and professionals in Burkina Faso. Tell us more about the Burkina Institute of Technology. How did it come about? What are its goals? Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world. The...

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5 Career Benefits of Competitive Programming

Published on: Feb 20, 2019 by 17861 views No Comments
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Maxim Buzdalov, one of the authors of the How to Win Coding Competitions: Secrets of Champions course, once took last place in a city-wide computer science competition. He was able to turn his story into a triumph after joining his university’s coding team and becoming an ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (ACM ICPC) champion! Today, Maxim is an associate professor and chair of computer technologies at ITMO University. Below,...

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