The Learning Pulse: Monthly Upskilling Bytes
At Shiksha Online, we strive to help you make the best decisions when it comes to your upskilling needs. On that note, let’s dig into fresh upskilling bytes of this month.
What’s new in the Upskilling Ecosystem: News & Updates
Non IT professionals are aiming for Data Science…
While we thought that Data science was only meant for techies, many non-tech professionals are proving us wrong. Recent research by Internshala found that Management & Commerce students are increasingly opting for Data science and online courses & trainings are facilitating this phenomenon.
India needs more data professionals
Good news for aspiring Data Science professionals! Indians are lagging behind in data skills, says Coursera’s Global Skills Report, 2021. Demand for data scientists is high, but there’s not enough talent. As per the report, while Indians have high proficiency in skills such as ML & Cloud, there’s a huge gap in data analysis & statistical programming.
The most sought-after courses on edX
Edx has compiled a list of trending courses & programs (2021) in varied fields like entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Analytics, Block chain and a lot more. Check out the list here and choose the best course for you.
IIT Madras’ online degree program in Programming and Data Science
IIT Madras has opened up applications for the online BSc Degree in Programming and Data Science. Now, you can earn an undergrad degree or diploma from an IIT beyond the boundaries of age or location. Applicants will go through a qualifier process – four weeks of video content and then an exam. You can get more details on their official website.
Upskilling Trends: Top tech and Non IT skills gaining momentum
We have explored these skills in detail to bring you insights like why these skills are popular, what are the industry trends regarding these skills and most importantly, which top-rated online courses should you choose to ace these skills?
You will find all of them here –
| Top Online Courses, Skills and Platforms on the radar in 2021 | Top Non-IT skills that can help you grow your career |
Shiksha Online Webinars: Highlights of the month
| How to prepare for product based company interviews? | Mid-Career Break: Can this help you grow your career in the long run? |
| Coding Ninjas joins hands with Shiksha Online in this live webinar to enlighten software engineers on how to crack product-based company interviews. | Leading career coaches Anita & Harsh discuss the nuances of a mid-career break – will a mid-career break be useful in the long run and how you can do this right? |
Free resources to hone your Digital Skills
Digital Marketing Online Courses [Free + Paid] To Learn Digital Skills
Top course providers and the the best courses for digital marketing, social media marketing, content marketing, SEO, all in one place for you. Check it out here.
Nine free Google courses to sharpen your digital marketing & leadership skills
Check out these Google courses starting from customer online behaviors, leadership to machine learning and digital marketing. Start your learning here.
Coursera’s learning path to making a Digital Marketing career
An all-inclusive learning path by Coursera to help you ace a digital marketing career with the help of top-rated programs from leading universities. Get access to the learning path here.
Video Reviews for Online Courses & Learning Paths
Get to know more about these online courses, their detailed reviews by working professionals and learning paths for the skills.
Check out the more course reviews and learning paths here.
New Courses on Shiksha Online
Executive Program in Supply Chain Management During Uncertain Times – IIM Lucknow
Who should take this course: Mid-level managers, Supply Chain professionals looking to upskill in a highly digitized environment and those aspiring for a career in Supply Chain
What’s so good about the course: Apart from a Certification from IIM Lucknow, it exposes you to latest tech trends like Industry 4.0, Blockchain Technology, IOT, in supply chain environment during uncertain times
Certificate in Professional Full Stack Development
Who should take this course: Software engineers looking to build end-to-end applications, startup founders & entrepreneurs
What’s so good about the course: Designed with an industry-first, project centric approach, the course is packed with projects, personalized learning & languages like Java, Javascript, AngularJS etc.
Business Intelligence using Power BI and Tableau
Who should take this course: Entrepreneurs, Business analysts, students, BI managers, Data Scientists, Project Managers.
What’s so good about the course: Hands-on experience, data analysis, reports & visualizations, real-time insights and much more with Power BI and Tableau
UCLA Extension – Professional Program in Strategic Leadership in a VUCA World
Who should take this course: Business executives, mid-level managers, senior managers, those transitioning into senior leadership
What’s so good about the course: Certificate from UCLA Extension and learning from global faculty and industry experts
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