Top E-Learning Startup News | September 11 - September 18, 2024
Coursera has added new degree programs from the University of Maryland Global Campus and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, while removing programs from the University of Huddersfield, Illinois Tech, and the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad...
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🚀 New Product Offerings
- Coursera has added new degree programs from the University of Maryland Global Campus and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, while removing programs from the University of Huddersfield, Illinois Tech, and the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad.
- Coursera has added new degree programs including a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of London and a Bachelor of Science in General Business from the University of North Texas.
- Coursera has added new degree programs from the University of Pittsburgh and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, while removing programs from the University of Huddersfield and the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad.
- Coursera has added new degree programs including an Executive MBA from IIT Roorkee and a Master of Science in Data Science from the University of Colorado Boulder.
- Coursera has added new degree programs including a Master of Computer Science in Data Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an Executive MBA from IIT Roorkee.
- Coursera announced AI-powered capabilities enabling educators to use Coursera Coach for interactive, personalized instruction.
- Coursera has introduced new AI skills in several Google Professional Certificates, including Project Management, IT Support, and Data Analytics.
- Coursera has introduced new courses and projects across various domains including Data Science, Business, Computer Science, IT, Language Learning, Personal Development, and Science and Engineering.
- Coursera has updated its free course offerings to include foundational skills in programming, data analysis, and digital marketing, and has adjusted the number of available courses and guided projects.
- Sana rebranded from a 'Products Company' to a 'Solutions Company'.
- Coursera has added new degree programs including a Master of Computer Science in Data Science and an Executive MBA from IIT Roorkee.
- eduMe now offers AI-powered tools to create lessons in seconds.
- SafetyCulture added a new course on Electric Pallet Jack Training (US) to their retail training offerings.
- 360Learning now offers Salesforce user sync and actionable Salesforce dashboards for seamless CRM integration and enhanced training impact analysis.
- WorkRamp launches AI practice to revolutionize sales enablement.
- eduMe now offers scenario videos, microlearning, knowledge hubs, manager insights, and various delivery methods including email, QR codes, and SMS.
- Coursera announced that four new Microsoft Professional Certificates are now available in Spanish to help students in Colombia prepare for high-demand jobs.
- Coursera has made the BSc Computer Science from London University more accessible worldwide with the new International Foundation Programme for Computer Science.
- Coursera announced a new Computer Science degree pathway from the University of London, 8 Professional Certificates, and 20 new and upgraded GenAI certifications and Specializations, partnering with Saïd Business School, Amazon, and Xbox.
- Starting today, learners can experience a Coursera Coach-powered Socratic dialogue in University of Michigan’s 'Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life' and 'Grow with Google’s AI Essentials'.
- Coursera is launching a new feature called Coursera Coach, which will be generally available soon.
- Udemy launched a new course on creating a zombie survival FPS game using Unreal Engine 5 in collaboration with Uisco University.
- Cornerstone OnDemand launched Cornerstone Galaxy, a platform to enhance employee and organizational growth, as announced by CEO Himanshu Palsule on September 17.
- Claudio Erba, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Docebo, announced the launch of a new sales training chapter focusing on key sales concepts.
- Coursera launched Google Professional Certificates with practical AI skills on September 16.
- SCB Academy and Dr. Barbara Oakley have launched the Thai version of the 'Learning How to Learn' course on Coursera, available from October 1, 2023.
- ThingLink now supports xAPI for integration with leading LMS platforms like Docebo.
- Honorlock announced a new integration with Docebo at the Inspire24 conference.
- Absorb Software introduced personalized dashboards and pre-built reports in Absorb Analyze to enhance analytics.
- SafetyCulture updated their gamified skill assessment tests to show a 1+ point improvement.
- Claudio Erba, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Docebo, built a GenAI Skill Assessment System in just 2 hours.
🤝🏻 New Partnerships and Vendors
- Coursera and Microsoft are offering 5,000 free scholarships for new professional certificates in Portuguese, including courses on AI in Microsoft 365.
- At Inspire 2024, Docebo partnered with GetPica to provide attendees with personalized photo albums using AI technology.
- The University of Sussex now books all Health and Safety training courses through LearnUpon instead of Sussex Direct.
- Sana will collaborate with Singular to focus on scaling product and customer success organizations on October 1 in London.
- Cayuse Academy, powered by the WorkRamp Customer Learning Cloud, has enrolled 1,043 researchers and administrators in 6,125 courses with a 92% success rate.
- CBRE gained $10.92M in operational improvements and saved 266,000 hours with SafetyCulture’s digital tools.
- One of the CEdMA board members is a Docebo customer, as mentioned by Melissa Kruminas in a LinkedIn post on September 17.
- WorkRamp is proud to be the learning partner for the ethical and high-quality retail brand Everlane, as shared by CEO Ted Blosser.
- Charles Russell Speechlys saw a 1000x increase in course completions in 2023 after using Docebo's Learning Management System.
- Premium Retail Services, using LearnUpon, achieved a 90% average course completion rate and a 7-9% lift in job completion/compliance among their 10,000+ employees.
- Bristlecone used Cornerstone OnDemand to boost employee learning satisfaction, save hundreds of HR hours monthly, and achieve a 323% ROI.
- Ouicoding Sas is developing a new learning platform using Docebo as part of their digital transformation projects.
- Premium Retail Services is training over 10,000 employees using LearnUpon.
🎟️ Event Participation
- Coursera will participate in FNESP 2024 on September 18-19 at the Anhembi Convention Center.
- 360Learning's Chief Learning Officer David James will host an executive dinner on September 25, 2024, to discuss AI in L&D.
- On September 17, Docebo hosted a 'How to Build A Learning Ecosystem' event at The Shard in London, bringing together 20 L&D leaders from brands like Mandarin Oriental, Savills, and Coca Cola Europacific Partners.
- 360Learning will be an exhibitor at DevLearn's 20th Anniversary on September 3-4.
- Cornerstone OnDemand will exhibit with SQEPtech at The Emergency Tech Show in Birmingham on September 18, featuring a talk by Bobbie King MAPM.
- Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera’s CEO, will present a live-streamed keynote at Coursera Connect 2024 on September 17, 2024.
- SafetyCulture is participating in the National Safety Council's Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando.
- Docebo CEO Alessio Artuffo unveiled his AI avatar, created using Colossyan’s new Instant Avatar technology, at Docebo Inspire 2024 in Dallas.
- Sana will host an event on September 17 in NYC featuring speakers from Robinhood, NilesNolen, Braze, and Sana discussing generative AI.
- Sana is hosting an event on L&D in the AI Era in NYC on September 17th.
- Docebo will be featured in presentations and live demos at the Learning Conference, Scandinavia’s premier event for digital learning innovation.
- Absorb Software will be a Gold Exhibiting Sponsor at DevLearn 2024.
- Docebo is underwriting the 'Maximizing Training Impact' event to enhance training effectiveness.
- Cornerstone OnDemand sponsored the welcome reception at PSHRA24 in D.C. and showcased how agency leaders use Cornerstone Galaxy to prepare their teams for the evolving landscape.
- John Kannapell, President and COO of CYPHER Learning, participated in a panel at HolonIQ's 'Back to School Summit' discussing the collaboration with AWS Marketplace to modernize course development.
💡 Other Notable News
- Coursera has updated the tuition for the iMBA program to approximately $25K and changed the payment structure to pay per course.
- CYPHER Learning now offers a SaaS subscription model based on the number of active users, defined as users who log in at least once a month.
- Udemy's stock price increased to $8.04 with a -0.37% change, and Udemy Business ARR rose to $493M with 16.6k customers as of June 30, 2024.
- SafetyCulture is currently seeking a Chief AI/ML Officer in Australia.
- Benjamin Marchal will become the new CEO of 360Learning effective January 1st, 2025.
- Sana CFO Nathan Hardy is stepping down effective October 4.
- WorkRamp has reduced the referral reward from a $500 Amazon gift card to a $100 Amazon gift card.
- Cornerstone OnDemand now serves 140 million users in 186 countries.
- LearnUpon has added Philadelphia as a new location and introduced new roles including Corporate Account Executive and Manager, Implementation.
- Absorb Software now offers a Free Trial instead of a Demo for their AI-powered learning management system.
- Stéphanie Durand has left Coursera, where she held the position of Strategic Partnerships, to join CodeSignal as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships in the United States.
- Udemy is currently hiring for the position of Senior Executive Business Partner in the United States.
- Deepak Thakral joined Udemy as Vice President of Product Management, Monetization from McAfee where he was VP Product - Platform & Partner.
- Lucy Hackman has joined Cornerstone OnDemand as Vice President, Growth Marketing Americas from her previous role as Vice President, Growth Marketing at Degreed in the United States.
- Andrea Sennett has joined Docebo as Director, Content Partnerships in the United Kingdom, previously serving as Head of Content Partnerships at Cornerstone OnDemand.
- SafetyCulture is currently seeking a Director, VX AMER in the United States.
- LearnUpon is currently hiring for the position of Director, Billings & Revenue in Ireland.
- Cornerstone OnDemand is currently seeking a GVP, Sales in the United States.
- David R. has joined Cornerstone OnDemand as Vice President in the United States, previously serving as Regional Vice President of Sales at SAP SuccessFactors.
- Andrea Sennett has left Cornerstone OnDemand as Head of Content Partnerships in the United Kingdom to join Docebo as Director, Content Partnerships.
- Coursera is hiring a Head of Global Tax to oversee its global tax strategy and compliance.
- Cornerstone OnDemand's customer E.ON Digital Technology won the Silver Award at the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards for Best Learning Experience Platform Implementation.
- Coursera has 148 million registered learners as of March 31, 2024.
- Coursera's '4Sİ Akademiyası' is a finalist for the 2024 'Outstanding Achievement Award'.
- SafetyCulture is a finalist in the 'Advanced Technologies' category for the 2024 Premier’s NSW Export Awards.
- Absorb Software is a member of the RedThread Tech Consortium, contributing to people analytics technology research.
- Cornerstone OnDemand's CEO shared insights on succession planning in Forbes.
- SafetyCulture won the Customer Integration at Scale Impact Award at Workato's Automate Sydney 2024.
- 360Learning was named a 'Champion' in learning management systems by techconsult GmbH.
- Sana was named to Will Reed's Top 100 list of the most promising emerging companies shaping workplace culture.
- Docebo CEO Alessio Artuffo shared insights on LMS trends in a Q&A with analyst John Leh.
- Udemy's Chennai R&D center will drive the company's growth in India, according to Vinay Pradhan, country manager and senior director for India and South Asia.
- Absorb Software's Absorb LMS won the 2024 Training Magazine Network Choice Award in the Authoring Tools and Systems category.
- Cornerstone OnDemand won the Training Magazine Network Choice Award 2024 in the categories of Authoring Tools and Systems, Learning Portal/LMS, and Measurement, Testing, & Assessment.
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