Coursera and Microsoft launch courses and scholarships: what you need to do to enroll

Coursera announced four new entry-level Microsoft professional certificates that are now available in Spanish. The contents of the academic programs were translated with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and were created to help students without a university degree or previous experience. to prepare for a new career.

“In a rapidly globalizing world, language barriers pose a significant challenge for students seeking to develop new skills to enter new fields or advance their careers.“said Marni Baker Stein, Director of Content at Coursera.

“Our AI-powered translation efforts will expand access to students in Colombia and empower Spanish speakers by offering them education in the language they are most comfortable with.“, he added.

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Translations They cover the entire course experience: lecture videos, readings, quizzes, assessments, assignments, instructions, discussion topics, course descriptions, and syllabi.Students can set content to have Spanish subtitles, or they can set English subtitles to strengthen their language skills.

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The available programs are:

1. Professional Certificate of IT Support SpecialistEmployment requirements: comprehensive skills required for IT support, including data backup, cloud computing, and mobile device management.

2. Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate: Designed for those looking to launch a career in cloud support, this certificate focuses on Microsoft Azure solutions and services. Students will gain knowledge on cloud resource management, cloud security administration, and cost optimization.

3. Professional Business Analyst Certificate: This program provides students with skills in business, technology, and data science, including strategic and data-driven decision making, change management, and process modeling. Now available in Spanish.

4. Professional Certificate in Project Management: This program focuses on Microsoft Projects for planning and scheduling. Students will gain knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.

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To register for the courses you only have to enter the following link: https://www.coursera.org/search?partners=Microsoft&productTypeDescription=Professional%20Certificates&productTypeDescription=Specializations&sortBy=NEW

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By 2023, Coursera had 136 million registered users. Of these, 25 million speak Spanish, and more than 3 million are Colombian. That is why the courses offered in partnership with Microsoft are part of a strategy to expand educational and employment opportunities in the country and other regions of Latin America.

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“Our collaboration with Coursera offers more options for Spanish-speaking students to start or change their careers, making these courses and skills accessible to people of all backgrounds.“said Elisa Graceffo, General Manager of Worldwide Technical Learning Content at Microsoft.

“These programs are a testament to Microsoft’s commitment to providing students with skills that not only enhance their careers but also fill skills gaps in the industry.“, he added.

Likewise, in addition to the training programs, Coursera and Microsoft, in collaboration with Women in Cloud, launched the Microsoft Universal Skills Access Scholarship, which will provide 5,000 recipients around the world with access to all official Microsoft Specializations and Professional Certificates on Coursera.

These scholarships are available to everyone, with Special priority for women and marginalized communities. To apply for the scholarships, go to: https://womenincloud.com/universal-digital-skilling-campaign/

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