Megatrends and Higher Education
Dr. Rahul Choudaha, education analyst and expert, is presenting at the Saylor Academy Summit on Closing the Global Skills Gap, November 14-15, 2019. […]
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Announcing a New Course: Group Communication
Teamwork is a key 21st Century skill and a core component is effective communication. More precisely, teamwork requires effective group communication. With our new professional development course on Group Communication you will learn the principles of small group communication so you can function more effectively, both in your personal life and in the workplace. Upon […]
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Announcing a New Course: Interpersonal Communication
One of the skills consistently identified by employers as a key skill they look for in prospective employees is communication. Communicating well with co-workers and communicating with customers and clients is essential for everyone working in organizations of all sizes. To help learners around the world hone this critical skill, we are excited to launch […]
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Top 5 Study Tips To Help You Prepare For Your Final Exams
Have you ever awoken in a cold sweat realizing you are nowhere near prepared for your final exams? Panic taking over, you make a steaming pot of coffee, burn the midnight oil, and start an all night cramming session. I have been there many times, and it never worked. If I wasn’t prepared the night, […]
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Africa’s Growing Economy Needs More Skilled Workers: How Saylor Academy Courses Can Help
According to a Brookings Institution report many African economies have begun to experience growth for the first time since 2016. Countries like Angola and South Africa, two of the continents biggest economies, are positioning themselves to sustain their growth. Other countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Tanzania are growing their economies at around 6 percent. Moreover, […]