Top online learning platforms (Udemy, Wiley) to learn anything

Leading digital learning platforms such as Udemy and Wiley are increasing their focus on India, to introduce several new courses for the Indian market to skill its future workforce.

Learning does not stop at schools and universities. It’s a lifelong process where individuals must constantly learn and relearn new skills. These online platforms will help you acquire skills, some of which are even recognized by employers.

Wiley to Introduce New Courses in India

Digital learning platform Wiley on have announced several learning programs under the brand WileyNXT to cater to the changing needs of the workplace in the Indian market.

The new courses through WileyNXT are designed to impart students and professionals with cutting-edge technical skills (AI, RPA, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, etc.) as well as develop expertise in critical thinking and problem-solving (several organisations have identified these as major gaps).

“India is going through a serious dearth in talent following the onset of industry 4.0. It is time to enhance college education with skills-based programs to make students future ready and increase their learnability quotient”, said Vikas Gupta, Managing Director of Wiley India.

The aim is to skill Wiley certified candidates so that they can efficiently solve business problems, and also adapt to changing job roles.

Website: Wiley.com

Online Platform Udemy Begin Operations in India

US based online learning marketplace ‘Udemy’ to begin operations in India. The company has setup an office in Gurgaon to cater to India, among the fastest growing markets in the world. By having a local presence, Udemy wants to enhance and localize the student and instructor experience.

Udemy is an online learning platform that helps learners (of all ages) gain the skills they require to compete in today’s global economy. The platform allows experts (located anywhere) to develop courses on various topics and share their knowledge with the world.

While the Udemy marketplace is for individuals who wish to upskill, Udemy for Business is specifically designed for organizations that wish to continually invest in its workforce. Udemy offers thousands of technical and business courses that organizations can use for their teams.

Udemy courses are available in several languages (including Hindi) and can be viewed on the web, on a mobile device, Apple TV, or any other device. Students can also download and view the courses offline, or change video quality (useful for low-bandwidth environments).

Website: Udemy.com

Nanodegree: Programs and Courses

Technology is one of the fastest-growing sectors of most economies, but several countries now face a shortage of qualified STEM workers. Left unaddressed, countries risk shortfall of skilled jobs. Nanodegrees creates a new and innovative way to obtain industry-relevant skills, and helps workers possess the skills that are required by employers.

Nowadays, you will find several online training programs that have been designed by businesses to help prepare job-seekers for high-demand jobs in the tech industry.

AT&T and Udacity launched their first nanodegree program in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) format. The first set of courses focus on entry-level software skills. While Udacity will manage the programs, T will provide direction on course content.

Now more nanodegrees from other companies are being developed.

Features of nanodegrees:

• Efficient Designed for completion in less than 12 months.
• Helps students/employees acquire in-demand skills, helps build skills in critical software disciplines, and to also widen the pipeline of trained applicants (for employers)
• Accessible Anywhere there’s a broadband connection.
• Affordable

Though most nanodegrees are not affiliated with a university, both programs make education more accessible and affordable through MOOC-based learning.

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