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edX Welcomes University of Alaska Fairbanks

Published on: Aug 11, 2020 by 84 views No Comments
Posted in: edX News / Learner News

We are excited to announce that the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is the latest university to join the global edX partner community. Known as ‘America’s Arctic university,’ UAF is home to scholars and adventurers alike. With a focus on studying the Arctic circle and its diverse peoples, and creating a center for science, education and the arts, UAF brings this passion and expertise to...

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What it Takes to Reimagine Remote Work

Published on: Aug 05, 2020 by 345 views No Comments
Posted in: Learner News

Even before COVID-19, distributed and remote work has been on the rise. According to a 2020 Gartner survey, 74% of CFOs plan to shift at least 5% of their previously on-site employees to ongoing remote positions, even after the pandemic has subsided. A new Professional Certificate program from UBCx arms learners with human-centered design skills and tools to transform their work-at-home experience for the better,...

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New Course From HBS Professors Explores How to Build Scalable Businesses in Africa

Published on: Aug 05, 2020 by 620 views No Comments
Posted in: Learner News

edX and professors from Harvard Business School (HBS) have just launched an exciting new Executive Education course for those looking to start or expand their businesses in Africa. Taught by HBS professors Tarun Khanna, Caroline Elkins, and Karim Lakhani, participants will learn how Africa-specific trends impact the opportunities and challenges in undertaking entrepreneurship ventures on the continent. AfricaLive! Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies examines the nuances...

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New TinyML Professional Certificate Program from HarvardX and Google’s Open-Source Machine Learning Platform, TensorFlow

Published on: Aug 05, 2020 by 1337 views No Comments
Posted in: Learner News

Today, we are excited to announce a brand new, first-of-its-kind TinyML Professional Certificate program created by HarvardX and Google’s Open-Source Machine Learning Platform, TensorFlow. TinyML (Tiny Machine Learning) is the latest embedded software technology shaping design and innovation for products that offer always-on monitoring or feedback. Think about the potential for invention – from wildlife tracking to smart devices, the possibilities for this new space...

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Por qué confrontar el sesgo inconsciente es clave para un lugar de trabajo inclusivo

Published on: Aug 04, 2020 by 312 views No Comments
Posted in: En Español

Estamos experimentando un llamado colectivo a la acción para abordar el racismo en todo el mundo, lo que hace que muchos de nosotros también examinemos nuestro propio comportamiento y sesgos, y veamos dónde podemos hacer cambios a nivel personal. Para obtener más información sobre cómo comenzar a enfrentar el sesgo inconsciente en nuestras propias vidas y lugares de trabajo, hablamos con Terrence Underwood, Director Senior...

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NYU Introduction to Databases

Meet the Instructor: A Passion for Databases & Exploring Career Paths

Published on: Jul 31, 2020 by 749 views No Comments
Posted in: Learner News

When Aspen Olmsted began college in Buffalo, NY in the 1980s, he was an economics major. While working part-time for the Buffalo Philharmonic he was introduced to the power of programming and databases and quickly added a minor in computer science. “The Buffalo Philharmonic bought a client server system with a database behind it to do their ticketing and fundraising. I was just a part-time...

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Mejorando su dominio del idioma inglés: Conoce a Marcos

Published on: Jul 30, 2020 by 453 views No Comments
Posted in: En Español

En esta nueva entrega de Historias de Estudiantes de edX, te presentamos la historia de Marcos, un colombiano, quien está desarrollando nuevas habilidades con los cursos online. ¿Qué curso o programa de edX tomaste y cuáles fueron tus objetivos al tomarlo? Inglés empresarial: ventas, gestión y liderazgo de la Red de Universidades Anáhuac. ¿Cómo fue tu experiencia aprendiendo en línea? Fue muy bueno, porque tuve...

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