If you’re looking to get ahead by accelerating your professional development, check out Coursera. The technology company has partnered with top universities from around the world, including Yale University, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Edinburgh, to provide hundreds of online courses, from computer science to financial accounting and beyond.
Each course is interactive, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects. You can connect with thousands of other learners along the way to debate ideas, discuss course material and get help mastering concepts. At the end, you earn official recognition for your work with a certificate you can share with your employer.
Even better, according to a recent article in TIME, 87% of Coursera students reap the rewards in the form of a raise, higher paying job or starting a new business. Making the decision to accelerate your professional development is not only a great way to learn a new skill; it shows your bosses you’re a self-starter, so it’s a win-win all round.
Post by Octavia Goredema @OctaviaGoredema
