24 min
Shravan Goli, Chief Product Officer, Coursera - Online learning is the future of work The Next Great Thing
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Nearly 100 million new digital jobs are projected to emerge in the next five years, while another 85 million will be displaced. But with a global shortage of tech talent, there simply aren’t enough highly skilled workers available in areas like data science, programming, cybersecurity, and engineering. Businesses are therefore looking internally to upskill and reskill their employees. At the same time, workers in industries outside of tech are eager to learn new skills, get certified, and earn new degrees to level up their careers -- all at their own pace to fit their busy lives. And, they’re learning it all online. Shravan Goli is at the forefront of this educational transformation. He’s the Chief Product Officer and Head of Consumer Revenue at Coursera, one of the world’s largest online learning platforms. Shravan joins the podcast to talk about the shifting dynamics in the global workforce, and why online learning creates a more equitable and sustainable future of work. He also explains how his product team is building hands-on digital learning products and experiences designed to fit the needs of today’s learners -- and empower them with the confidence, skills, and certifications they need to land the careers of tomorrow.
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Nearly 100 million new digital jobs are projected to emerge in the next five years, while another 85 million will be displaced. But with a global shortage of tech talent, there simply aren’t enough highly skilled workers available in areas like data science, programming, cybersecurity, and engineering. Businesses are therefore looking internally to upskill and reskill their employees. At the same time, workers in industries outside of tech are eager to learn new skills, get certified, and earn new degrees to level up their careers -- all at their own pace to fit their busy lives. And, they’re learning it all online. Shravan Goli is at the forefront of this educational transformation. He’s the Chief Product Officer and Head of Consumer Revenue at Coursera, one of the world’s largest online learning platforms. Shravan joins the podcast to talk about the shifting dynamics in the global workforce, and why online learning creates a more equitable and sustainable future of work. He also explains how his product team is building hands-on digital learning products and experiences designed to fit the needs of today’s learners -- and empower them with the confidence, skills, and certifications they need to land the careers of tomorrow.
Show notes, episodes, and more at thenextgreatthingpodcast.com. For more information on SF AppWorks, visit sfappworks.com.
Follow Andrew on LinkedIn at @Andrew Greenstein
Questions? Feedback? Guest recommendations? Email us here.
24 min