QUETTA- Pak-China Gwadar Technical and Vocational Institute, after its completion, started short courses to provide vocational training for students. The first-ever modern vocational and technical training institute in the port city of Gwadar would accommodate 256 trainees at a time and provide training opportunities for at least 1,000 people every year, an official source said. […]
Registration for Unisa 2022 for short courses is now open United has opened registration for all short courses offered in the colleges and faculties of the university, find out more below. The University of South Africa (Unisa) is an open distance online learning university that allows students to further their education using online resources and […]
PUNE: The Chancellor of Symbiosis International University, Dr. SB Mujumdar, has called on higher authorities to change their mentality regarding medical education and introduce four-year short courses for family doctors, nurses can also follow. This was one of the suggestions made by Mujumdar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Sunday inaugurated the Golden Jubilee […]
After months of studying for long hours and taking the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) final exam, fourth year leavers have plenty of time on their hands. What learners do with this time is mostly at the discretion of their parents. While most of these fourth-year leavers will remain largely occupied with household chores, […]
OXFORDSHIRE, England, February 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — UNIATHENA, a leading online learning platform, has launched its most anticipated short course initiative to meet the long-standing demand for advanced learning from learners around the world. With over 250 online short courses, this free access platform is an integral part of UniAthena’s mission to create a barrier-free […]
The growing number of young people signing up with the UK’s leading online higher education provider in the wake of the pandemic suggests it can successfully meet the challenge of America’s biggest rivals, according to its new chief executive. . Andy Hancock became chief executive of FutureLearn in October, joining the Open University-founded platform from […]
AMES, Iowa – A keen interest in the beef processing industry leads Iowa State University’s Meat Sciences Laboratory to offer its second “short course in fresh beef” in less than ‘a year. The course, which is designed to provide hands-on experience for participants who want to expand their knowledge of the beef processing industry, will […]
AMES, Iowa—Steady interest in the beef processing industry is prompting Iowa State University’s Meat Science Lab to offer its second “Fresh Beef Short Course” in less than a year. The course, which is designed to provide hands-on experience for participants who want to expand their knowledge of the beef processing industry, will be offered March […]
An award-winning journalist and public interest lawyer is teaching short courses this spring at the University of Virginia School of Law under the sponsorship of the Karsh Center for Law and Democracy. Linda Greenhouse is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who covered the Supreme Court for 30 years for The New York Times. She is Knight […]
Practical training for the meat industry AMES, Iowa – Strong interest in the beef processing industry leads Iowa State University’s Meat Science Lab to offer its second “Fresh Beef Short Course” in less than a year . The course, which is designed to provide hands-on experience for participants who want to expand their knowledge of […]
AMES, Iowa – Strong interest in the beef processing industry leads Iowa State University’s Meat Science Lab to offer its second “Fresh Beef Short Course” in less than a year . The course, which is designed to provide hands-on experience for participants who want to expand their knowledge of the beef processing industry, will be […]
Eligible Fijians can take a free short course at the Fiji National University (FNU) as part of the government’s Retraining and Upskilling initiative. As announced in the 2021 National Budget, the government has allocated $1 million to the National University to assist those who have lost their jobs due to the economic impact of the […]
The Coatings Research Institute at Eastern Michigan University is offering the Spring 2022 Short Courses from April to June 2022. This year’s Short Courses are: Color Technology (in person) April 27-28, 2022 Fundamentals of Paints and Coatings, Applications (Virtual) May 10-13, 2022 Principles and Practices of Coatings Formulations (Virtual) May 17-20, 2022 Waterborne Coatings: Technology, […]
Interested in learning a new skill in 2022? Check out 10 Architecture and Design short courses from Dezeen Courses in the US, Portugal, Hong Kong and the UK, plus distance learning opportunities. Short courses are an accessible way to hone previous design-related skills, including sustainable design knowledge or drawing skills. These courses are suitable for […]
Top 5 Short Courses to Study in London: Studying a certification course in the UK is generally regarded as one of the greatest academic achievements a prospective student can achieve in their lifetime and take a step closer to enhancing their professional and personal development. London education comes with modern facilities, international universities, high standard […]
FREE places on a range of short courses are offered by Queen Margaret University (QMU) in Musselburgh. They were funded by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Financing Council’s Skills Enhancement Fund to support Scotland’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Available from this month and with no qualifications required, free places are available for anyone […]
As the year draws to a close and thoughts inevitably turn to New Year’s resolutions, The Open University (OU) is emphasizing career change in 2022 and urging employees and employers to consider its innovative range of short courses. Known as microcreditsthese career-focused courses are hosted on UO’s co-owned social learning platform, FutureLearn. They have been […]
Following successful funding, the University of Essex plans to develop a set of short courses that aim to address the lack of data science and artificial intelligence skills in the current workforce. The University of Essex has received more than $2.6 million in funding from the Office for Students (OfS) to develop short courses as […]
Short courses that will help bridge the regional skills gap are to be developed at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) as part of a national government campaign. The Office for Students announced today that DMU will be one of 22 universities across the UK to pilot the new Higher Education Short Courses – a key […]
Despite the obvious difficulties, the pandemic has also brought considerable time to reflect and reassess our life priorities. Whether our goals relate to family, career, education, travel, or some combination, we all look to the future with a renewed sense of curiosity and optimism. That’s why now is the perfect time to consider upgrading in […]
Golf is meant to be fun and you don’t have to look too far to find a short course – whether it’s a nine hole course, an all par 3 course or even a pitch and putt with two clubs – which offers a lot of affordable golf fun. Here, we’ve selected the 50 short […]
Since the COVID pandemic, more and more Australians are looking to take quality short courses that will improve their skills, protect their jobs and advance their careers, according to a recent survey commissioned by the University of Melbourne. The survey results show a significant increase in demand for refresher courses since the start of the […]
To continue reading please Register Where connection to your OHW+ account. Short courses to help employees gain STEM skills will start rolling out later this month, the government has announced. Sixty-five courses on topics including artificial intelligence, digitization of manufacturing, digital construction, agricultural robotics and cybersecurity will be delivered at 10 institutes of technology (IoT) […]
Editorial: If you want to start 2022 by boosting your professional development, in January and February the University of Leeds is running two industry short courses as part of its Energy, Environment and Waste Management portfolio : energy from the combustion of biomass and industrial air pollution. Monitoring. The Energy from Biomass Combustion course runs […]
MSE wall in Franklin, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Pinnacle Design/Build Group Inc. The Geosynthetics Institute (GSI) is running three online on-demand short courses. GSI and Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI short course registrations. Course 1: Quality Assurance/Quality Control of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment Facilities Recording […]
OXFORDEngland and LANHAM, Md., August 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), a global leader in education technology, and Said Business School, University of Oxford, today officially announced the creation of six new GetSmarter professional short courses on high-demand and market-relevant business topics, from “the future of real estate” to “emergency preparedness. to climate […]
Some things can only be learned in a physical classroom or on a set with hands-on experience, but that doesn’t mean online learning has had its day. As Krista Jordan, Head of Facilitation and Head of Short Courses and Industry Certificates at AFTRS, “There’s always a part of the craft that’s based on practical skills, […]
The $800m (£580m) deal between two major players in the edtech industry is a resounding endorsement of the short-term training and microloan offerings that have grown in popularity, experts have said. Trace Urdon, managing director of Tyton Partners, a strategy advisory and investment banking firm focused on the education market, said the acquisition of edX, […]
Edtech platform for higher education, upGrad, is considering inorganic growth to expand its footprint in international markets and enter new verticals. The startup has acquired six companies to date and will hire more than 1,000 employees over the next three months to fuel its growth. It had recently raised $120 million from Temasek Holdings in […]
Australian universities are increasing their short course offerings as income from international education evaporates, but observers fear some are investing too heavily in a time-limited source of income that narrows their future options. Undergraduate and postgraduate certificates, created last year as part of Canberra’s Covid relief scheme, account for at least 10% of teaching grant […]
One of the strategic approaches is that of RMIT Online, which this week will announce its Future Skills Credit Pathway to Degrees initiative. The program allows students to stack two microcredits into a single unit which will then be recognized for a graduate certificate or MBA. However, out of the 40 microloans developed for the […]
Flynn Barnard was just nine years old when he first developed the acting bug. “My fifth grade teacher saw that I was passionate about it and recommended that I apply for the Arts Unit State Drama Ensemble, a weekly program that runs from fifth grade through twelfth grade,” he explained. A branch of the NSW […]
The more than 100 courses are designed to help students and professionals quickly acquire the skills needed to advance their careers and respond to work disruptions caused by the pandemic PRESS RELEASESENECA COLLEGE******************************Seneca has launched over 100 short courses designed to help students and professionals gain the skills they need to advance their careers and […]
Victoria’s Federation University Australia, like CQ University in Queensland, is dual-sector, teaching both degree courses and TAFE. It offers the Victorian Government’s free TAFE program to over 1,070 students studying ‘priority’ trades. The state launched Free TAFE in 2019 and it covers more than 40 vocational certificate and diploma courses. The Federation also offers 11 […]
Image credits: Analytics Insights Today, individuals have started enrolling in short courses to learn additional skills in their spare time. Learning these additional skills helps individuals in countless ways. Short courses provide individuals with essential skills making them versatile. It not only makes you competent but also adds weight to the resume and gives extra […]
Sydney Professional Certificates Sydney Vocational Certificates are micro-titles comprising two units of study. These are flexible courses designed for healthcare professionals who are short on time and want to undertake studies in specialist areas. Explore our Sydney Public Health Professional Certificates > Study units without scholarship These individual study units can be taken through formal […]
Media credit: Olivia Anderson | photo editor Provost Forrest Maltzman said the programs will target workers who want to learn additional skills in their industries – a new area for the University. Update: November 15, 2018 at 8:18 p.m. GW is trying to help professionals get back into the classroom with 10 new online programs, […]
Tracking demand across its three portals, Studyportals has noticed that the number of students interested in short courses abroad on Shortcourseportals has increased by 500% over the past four years, at a rate of 2. 1 times that of licenses and masters. “We recommend that all our university partners be present in this new modality” […]