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Nevada DETR and Coursera announce statewide program providing free job training to thousands of people 

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By Kevin Mills, Global Head of Coursera for Government Like many states across the country, advancing technologies are reshaping the labor market in Nevada, creating new job opportunities that require digital skills. People can register for free courses in the comfort of their own homes,” said DETR Director Christopher Sewell.

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University of Texas System and Coursera Launch the Most Comprehensive Industry Micro-Credential Program Offered by a U.S. University System

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Today, I’m excited to announce that Coursera and the University of Texas System (UT) have launched a new industry micro-credential program with a goal to prepare every UT campus student, faculty, staff, and alumni for the state’s workforce demands, at no cost to them. university system. “As Milliken said.

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How to turn micro-certifications into a major revenue stream

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Skills > Degrees. In response to a tightening labor market and a shortage of skills, organizations are prioritizing skills over degrees. Many are even dropping formal degrees as a requirement altogether and are trying a new tactic: hiring based on skills and competencies, as opposed to academic qualifications.

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IBM Uses Training to Make the World Smarter

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Video interview with IBM Senior Program Manager, Global Skills Initiative. At IBM, you see in practice what many organizations describe as the future. At the TrainingIndustry.com conference, I had the opportunity to speak with Meg Petersen, an IBM senior program manager with the Global Skills Initiative.

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Using Open Badges to Recognize and Verify Learning

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David Leaser, Senior Program Manager, Innovation and Growth Initiatives, IBM. In the information technology industry, micro-credentialing is helping employers and professionals keep pace with rapid change. This new approach is transforming how IBM delivers training and how individuals demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

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Coursera Receives Industry-first Authorized Instructional Platform Designation from the American Council on Education

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Today, I am excited to announce that Coursera is the first online learning platform to receive the Authorized Instructional Platform designation from the American Council of Education (ACE©) for academic integrity, security, and rigor of its learning experience.

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How Industry Micro-Credentials Are Transforming Higher Education 

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Enhancing curricula to better align with in-demand skills used by today’s employers is therefore a top priority for higher education institutions. Industry micro-credentials, such as Professional Certificates offered through Coursera’s Career Academy , are emerging as a favored solution for bridging the curriculum-to-career gap.