College of Texas System and Coursera Increase Micro-credential Program Partnership to Embrace UT’s Well being Establishments

By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO Profession paths are evolving, even for superior healthcare professionals. In right this moment’s aggressive and fast-changing job market, these with specialised information, high-demand skilled expertise, and a willingness to be taught will stand out. Right now, we’re excited to announce the enlargement of our partnership with the College of Texas…

New Coursera Survey Exhibits Rising Micro-Credential Adoption Amongst Larger Schooling Leaders

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content material Officer At this time, I’m excited to introduce a brand new Coursera survey of greater than 1.000 larger training leaders—together with deans, provosts, and chancellors representing 850+ establishments throughout 89 nations — which exhibits a significant acceleration within the adoption of micro-credentials amongst campuses globally.   College students and…

Universities put money into leaders for microcredential applications

Extra universities are searching for devoted leaders for microcredential applications. Maxxa_Satori/iStock/Getty Pictures Plus Amy Heitzman observed a brand new development when UPCEA, an internet {and professional} schooling affiliation, put out calls final 12 months to establishments trying to bulk up microcredential applications. “5 of the 40 [applicants] stated, ‘We’re going to rent somebody to go…