- Google.org rolled out the first of its Grow with Google initiatives with the launch of the IT Support Professional Certificate exclusively on Coursera. This credential is the first of its kind to be offered through a massive open online platform. The certificate program provides a direct pathway to jobs—learners who complete the six courses in the certificate will be able to use Coursera’s platform to share their information with companies such as Bank of America, Walmart, GE Digital, PNC Bank, Infosys, TEKSystems, and, of course, Google.
- A new mobile app, “Be A THINKing Partner,” teaches how to help others make better decisions by listening and asking thoughtful, active questions. Developed by the leadership experts at 2-Way Communications, this tool demonstrates how to think through situations and talk through ideas.
- OneSmartWorld, a Canadian 21st century skills company, launched the newest online versions of the 4D-i (4 Dimensions of Intelligence) and the Smarter Meetings collaboration accelerator. The 4D-i is part of a tool kit that helps people and teams get work done, effectively and efficiently, by mastering a common language and collaborative thinking skills, while fostering overall cohesion and engagement.
- Stanford Graduate School of Business unveiled its new executive education course: Big Data, Strategic Decisions: Analysis to Action. Tailored for senior-level executives, the course provides participants the framework, tools, and confidence to ask the right questions, interpret analysis, and use both to transform data into strategic decisions. The five-day course will be held August 5-10, 2018, on the Stanford campus. The application period is open until June 22, 2018.
Products & Services (March-April 2018)
The latest products and services launching in the training industry.