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Caltech has ended its partnership with Simplilearn following a lawsuit alleging misrepresentation of its cybersecurity boot camp, which led to refunds and new oversight measures, highlighting concerns over online program quality and university branding.
Generative AI is increasingly integrated into professional workflows, with 25% of professionals using it weekly. To effectively leverage this technology, understanding its fundamentals is crucial. Seven free courses are available to help individuals upskill in generative AI, including offerings from Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Adobe. These courses cater to various professional roles, emphasizing the importance of tailored learning. Dedicating time to study and practice is essential for mastering AI skills and enhancing professional capabilities.
Spotify is launching an experiment in the UK to offer video-based online courses from providers like BBC Maestro and Skillshare through its mobile and desktop apps, aiming to tap into the growing interest in educational content among its users. The courses cover categories such as make music, get creative, learn business, and healthy living, and are accessible to both free and premium subscribers, with a freemium model for accessing full courses. While the experiment is currently limited to the UK, it raises speculation about how learning could factor into Spotify's rumored "Supremium" subscription tier in the future.
Udemy offers a variety of free online courses on ChatGPT, providing an opportunity to learn how to maximize the potential of the chatbot. These courses cover topics such as prompt engineering, AI skills, and SEO content, among others. While they do not offer certificates or direct messaging with instructors, they provide unrestricted access to video content, making them a valuable resource for those looking to enhance their understanding of ChatGPT without spending any money.
StackSocial is offering a 74% discount on a lifetime Babbel subscription, bringing the price down to $150 until Jan. 10. Babbel's language programs cover 14 languages with short, practical lessons and speech-recognition technology for pronunciation feedback. The program is accessible across devices and offers an offline mode for learning on the go. This deal is ideal for new users looking to invest in language learning for personal or professional growth.
Influencers are cashing in on the online course boom, offering courses on a range of topics from business to self-confidence. These courses, hosted on platforms like Teachable or Kajabi, can run from a few hundred bucks to thousands of dollars, and are undertaken independently. While some courses are legitimate, others have earned the industry a bad reputation, with some accused of exploiting their followers and plagiarizing content. Despite this, the online course industry continues to grow, with many influencers making a lucrative living from teaching others how to make money or improve their marketability.