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Hiring Platform HireVue Acquires Modern Hire to Transform Global Talent Experience

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Hiring Platform HireVue Acquires Modern Hire to Transform Global Talent Experience
Hiring Platform HireVue Acquires Modern Hire to Transform Global Talent Experience

HireVue, the global leader in video interviewing, assessments, and text-enabled recruiting solutions, has recently announced its acquisition of Modern Hire, the all-in-one enterprise hiring platform that enables organizations to improve hiring experiences continuously.

The acquisition of Modern Hire marks a new era in hiring, providing organizations with an easier way to realize the full benefits of the most comprehensive and innovative platform for assessment, interviewing and end-to-end hiring automation. Solidifying HireVue’s position as the industry leader in modern hiring solutions powered by ethical AI will accelerate HireVue’s ability to help all organizations identify employee and candidate potential beyond resumes.

Commenting on the acquisition, the CEO of HireVue, Anthony Reynolds, said:

HireVue’s mission is to change lives by connecting talent to opportunities. The acquisition of Modern Hire will enable us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in hiring technology by adding to our best-in-class science, technology and industry expertise. The team at Modern Hire are among the best scientific minds and tech innovators, and we are thrilled to welcome them to the HireVue family.

With Modern Hire, HireVue will increase its expertise and scale to empower organizations worldwide to build top-performing teams by matching potential to opportunity with a faster and fairer hiring process. The platform’s ongoing commitment to prioritizing people and skills grows further with this acquisition, ensuring candidates can develop and unlock their potential now and throughout their career journey. The startup intends to quickly accelerate the growth of both companies’ technology growth to create innovative solutions that allow organizations to understand and activate a candidate’s potential beyond their background and experience.

Chief Executive Officer of Modern Hire, Karin Borchert, added:

HireVue shares Modern Hire’s commitment to science, innovation and ethical AI, and we are delighted to join the team. Together our global scale, dedication to customer success, unmatched technology and talented teams provide a tremendous opportunity to expand hiring solutions for customers and their candidates rapidly.

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Online IQ Tests: All You Need To Know in 2023

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Jaswinder Singh
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Online IQ Tests: All You Need To Know in 2023
Online IQ Tests: All You Need To Know in 2023

Online IQ tests have been an integral part of online eLearning industry. Many people are turning to the internet to take an IQ test to find out how they compare to others in terms of intelligence. In eLearning IQ tests can be used to measure the ability of students and put them at suitable levels in online courses. In this post, we will discuss what IQ tests are, how they work, the pros and cons of online IQ tests, and the different IQ tests you can take online.

What are IQ Tests?

An IQ test is a standardized test designed to measure a person’s cognitive abilities. IQ tests assess a range of cognitive abilities, including language, memory, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills. These tests are usually used to determine a person’s intelligence quotient (IQ), which is a score that reflects their intelligence level relative to the general population.

What Is IQ?

IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient, which is a parameter for measuring a human being’s ability to solve difficult problems and think. IQ tests are standardized tests that are designed to measure a range of cognitive abilities, including language, memory, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills. The score on an IQ test is typically used as a measure of an individual’s intellectual potential and is often considered a predictor of academic and professional success.

However, it is important to note that IQ tests are only one measure of intelligence, and they do not necessarily reflect a person’s overall intelligence or potential for success. The results from an IQ test should be analyzed carefully, but a score between 90 and 109 indicates average intelligence.

What Is the Suitable IQ Score for Your Age?

There isn’t any actual data on the average IQ by age. However, there’s some information about age groups, and here are the scores that denote ‘normal or average intelligence.’

Age Range Average IQ Score
16 to 17-year-olds 108
18 to 19-year-olds 105
20 to 24-year-olds 99
24 to 34-year-olds 97
35 to 44-year-olds 101
45 to 54-year-olds 106
Over 65 years old 114

What’s the normal IQ range?

There are several kinds of tests to calculate your IQ. Here is the normal IQ range:

IQ Range (“deviation IQ”) IQ Classification
130 and above Very Superior
120 to 129 Superior
110 to 119 High Average
90 to 109 Average
80 to 89 Low Average
70 to 79 Borderline
69 and below Extremely Low

How To Measure Your IQ Score Online?

Now that you’ve become familiar with some details regarding IQ scores, you can learn how to measure your IQ score online. You may take a few online tests from your room without having to be worried about accuracy. These tests are entirely qualified for the job and will provide you with a certificate that you may use on your CV. Some of these online IQ tests are listed here:

Free-IQTest.net

One of the most well-known online exams available to you is Free-IQTest.net. It has 20 questions that will measure your IQ score accurately. After this test, you have to give your birth date since the test calculates your IQ score based on your age. This way, you may compare yourself to your peers.

IQ Exam

IQ Exam is a brand-new online test that claims to be one of the most accurate and reliable online IQ exams. It has been designed by a group of researchers and experts at McGill University in Canada. This test contains 30 questions, and if you pass the test, they will give you a certificate confirming your results.

See my Personality

What is My Personality is a free personality test you are able to take online. They claim that they have an eerily accurate personality test providing you with complete details of your personality trait, type, behaviors, and tendencies.

This test is scientifically developed to let you know yourself better to be able to use your abilities much more in your life. It has long been assumed that a person’s IQ score remains roughly constant throughout their lives: at least throughout their adult years.

Genius Tests

Genius Tests is also a reliable online platform for determining your IQ score. It offers a number of different IQ tests, including both short and long exams. If you don’t like long tests, this is a great option for you.

Free IQ Test

The Free IQ Test is a basic IQ exam website containing helpful data on the history of the IQ concept. It provides a chart to show children which figures they have to be expecting so that they can compare their results with others. This exam has 20 questions based on the WAIS IQ score (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Score.)

123Test

123Test is a great option for you if you would like to take an IQ test without any registration. It offers some of the best sample examinations you can find online. Also, they show you scores and the number of right answers to let you prepare for the score and get the best result possible. They will also give you an assessment to let you know whether you are suitable for a job position requiring a high IQ.

Brain Metrix

Another IQ test you can take online for free is Brain Metrix. It has 20 questions that should be answered within 15 minutes. You don’t have to give any personal information like age. This makes it easy to take this test without any registration and form-filling.

Fun Education

Fun Education is a fantastic online IQ test site. They say that if you pass their exam, you will receive a Ph.D. Adults and children under the age of 17 can take two different sorts of tests on the website. This is a mostly verbal IQ exam with a few spatial IQ questions thrown in for good measure. These kinds of IQ tests concentrate on verbal reasoning.

Memorado

One of the shortest IQ tests available on the internet is Memorado. The exam measures your mind’s capacity to grasp difficult issues using a combination of verbal and spatial elements. Memorado claims to have strong relationships with the research community, which allows them to produce reliable results.

Pros and Cons of Online IQ Tests

There are several advantages and disadvantages to taking an online IQ test:

Pros:

  • Accessibility: Online IQ tests are widely available and can be taken from the comfort of your own home, making them a convenient option for individuals who are unable to take an IQ test in person.
  • Affordability: Many online IQ tests are free or inexpensive, making them a budget-friendly option.
  • Convenience: Online IQ tests can be taken at any time, and you can take as long as you need to complete the test.
  • Instant Results: Many online IQ tests provide instant results, so you don’t have to wait for days or weeks to find out your IQ score.

Cons:

  • Unreliability: Online IQ tests may not always provide an accurate or reliable assessment of a person’s cognitive abilities.
  • Limited Scope: Many online IQ tests only assess a few cognitive abilities, which means they may not provide a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s cognitive abilities.
  • Questionable Validity: Online IQ tests are often not validated by a professional or accredited organization, which means that the results may not be valid or accurate.
  • Overemphasis on IQ: IQ tests are only one measure of intelligence, and they may not accurately reflect a person’s overall intelligence or potential for success.

Final Thoughts

Online IQ tests can be a convenient and accessible option for individuals who are curious about their intelligence quotient. Students and job seekers can benefit from these tests. They can easily include their test results in their resume to find the best job position possible.

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Join WIDA Annual Conference 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from October 17-20, 2023

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Jaswinder Singh
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Join WIDA Annual Conference 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from October 17-20, 2023
Join WIDA Annual Conference 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from October 17-20, 2023

The WIDA Annual Conference is the premier event for educators of Pre-K through grade 12 multilingual learners, giving educators from around the globe the opportunity to share best practices and discover innovative classroom strategies. The in-person conference will take place October 17-20, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Edtech conference will also host a virtual track on October 18 that includes a sampling of sessions from the in-person conference.

The WIDA Annual Conference 2023 will have a session for everyone which includes:

  • Concurrent sessions – examine research-based strategies, practices, or topics that align to the conference theme and one of the topic strands.
  • Workshops – are extended hands-on sessions that allow for in-depth exploration of a topic or practice. Participants will leave with tools or resources to use in their contexts.
  • Session Tracks – offer topics like family engagement and bi/multilingual education so attendees can tailor their learning.

WIDA Annual Conference sessions will take place at The Wisconsin Center located at 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203.

You can register your seat for WIDA Annual Conference 2023 through this page.

Check out complete details about WIDA Annual Conference 2023 here.

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Moodle Teachers – Use the Guest Quiz plugin to create easy to use Quiz

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Teachers - Use the Guest Quiz plugin to create easy to use Quiz
Moodle Teachers - Use the Guest Quiz plugin to create easy to use Quiz

Moodle Plugins allows you to extend Moodle LMS features. You can choose from a collection of more than 2,100 plugins to extend the features list. In this post we will see about a new Moodle plugin – Guest Quiz which as the name suggests allows the guest also to participate in the quiz.

The Guest Quiz Moodle plugin is developed to allow the users with Guest access to participate in a simple and light quiz without creating their account in an “Open” course. The quiz data is also not saved in the Moodle database.

It supports only a basic question types of Moodle GIFT Format like Boolean, multichoice, number and short answers. The other question types like Text, missing word and matching are not supported.

The Guest Quiz plugin can be downloaded from the Moodle plugins repository here. In case you are new to Moodle, please go through this guide to learn how to install a Moodle plugin.

Once installed, you can add the Guest Quiz activity in your Moodle course. But please make sure that the course allows the Guest access. Afterwards, you can create GIFT questions and paste them in the sGIFT field option. Other settings are common to all other Moodle activities.

The learners can participate in the Guest quiz and get their score immediately on the screen. This data will not be saved in Moodle anywhere.

This plugin open up the possibility for students to revise and practice key questions before the exam. They can retry this Guest quiz activity multiple times until they are getting their answers correctly.

What are the other Moodle plugins which you are using on your Moodle site to make learning more engaging. Please share with us in the comments section below.

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Online Job Platform Gigs Raises $2.7M in Pre-Seed Round

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Jaswinder Singh
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Online Job Platform Gigs Raises $2.7M in Pre-Seed Round
Online Job Platform Gigs Raises $2.7M in Pre-Seed Round

Gigs, the job platform connecting companies to job seekers looking for hourly jobs in their neighbourhood, has recently launched its employer portal to help retailers, food and beverage, logistics, and hospitality companies with their full-time and part-time hiring needs. The announcement comes jointly with the company raising $2.7 million in its pre-seed round led by Slauson & Co with additional investment from Wonder Ventures and several angel investors.

With this investment round, the Los Angeles-based startup plans to invest in product, engineering, marketing, and sales to further its goal of helping companies find qualified candidates and job seekers find part-time or full-time work that matches their skills and interests.

Speaking about the latest development, Founder & CEO of Gigs, Allen Narcisse, said:

We are thrilled to launch Gigs and offer a new solution to help connect companies and job seekers in their neighbourhoods. By enhancing transparency in the job market, Gigs makes it easier and faster for companies and job seekers to find what works for them. We believe that Gigs will transform how people find hourly jobs in their community.

Founded by Allen Narcisse, Gigs simplifies the matching process for employers and job seekers. The platform allows companies to source local job candidates with specific qualification criteria. In addition, employers can showcase their brand on Gigs through photos and videos. For job-seekers, the firm organizes job listings by location, provides a pay range for every position, and makes job postings more engaging with dynamic visual components. By providing a convenient and transparent way for employers to connect with local job seekers, Gigs makes it easy to find the perfect fit for hourly job openings.

While established solutions serve the entire labour force, Gigs is creating a marketplace that matches businesses and workers based on the leading indicators of reliability: geographic location and pay transparency. Commenting on the fundraising, Managing Partner of Slauson & Co., Austin Clements, added:

We’re excited to announce our investment in Gigs. Allen exemplifies all of the best founder traits. He’s a brilliant operator, and his experience shines through his execution. We’re impressed by the team he’s assembling and their deep-rooted expertise in building leading marketplace businesses. Gigs’ dedication to creating a modern, refreshed experience for hourly workers and employers is unique and forward-thinking for this industry. We have no doubt they will make a lasting change for the jobs space.

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Indonesia’s Ruangguru Buys Vietnamese LIVE-Teaching Platform Mclass

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Jaswinder Singh
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Indonesia’s Ruangguru Buys Vietnamese LIVE-Teaching Platform Mclass
Indonesia’s Ruangguru Buys Vietnamese LIVE-Teaching Platform Mclass

Indonesian EdTech startup Ruangguru has announced the acquisition of Mclass, one of the fastest-growing educational technology platforms in Vietnam, for an undisclosed amount. The latest deal aims to expand Ruangguru’s reach and capabilities across Southeast Asia.

According to the company, this strategic move complements Kien Guru’s existing online learning options for K-12 students, including pre-recorded live teaching and homework helper solutions. These services have already been used by more than 2.5 million students in Vietnam over the last four years. The acquisition is also expected to allow Mclass’s teachers to reach more students across the region.

Speaking about the acquisition, Co-founder & CEO of Ruangguru, Belva Devara, said in a statement:

We are excited to welcome Mclass’ strong reputation and expertise in online learning can further expand our offering and boost our business in Vietnam and Southeast Asia and complement our existing learning solutions.

Co-founded by Nguyen Van Khai and Nguyen Minh Thang in 2019, Mclass offers live teaching sessions in math, science, literature, and test preparation like IELTS. Teachers on the app have seen 85,000 learners join their live classes and gain over 10 million followers on their social networks.

Last year, Ruangguru acquired two Indonesian companies, a coding course provider Kalananti and Schoters, that offers overseas student guidance for Indonesian students wanting to study further. Founders of Mclass, Nguyen Van Khai and Nguyen Minh Thang, added:

Joining Ruangguru is an exciting opportunity for us. We share a common vision of making quality education accessible and enjoyable for students across Southeast Asia.

Ruangguru was founded in 2014 by Belva Devara and Iman Usman and has amassed over 40 million users across Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The startup has over 22 million users and manages about 300,000 teachers who teach more than 100 subjects. The company expanded to Thailand by launching StartDee in 2020.

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What Is Duolingo And How Does It Work for education? Tips & Tricks

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Jaswinder Singh
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What Is Duolingo And How Does It Work for education? Tips & Tricks
What Is Duolingo And How Does It Work for education? Tips & Tricks

Duolingo is a language learning tool that can be used by students and teachers as a gamified way to grasp new languages. This free language-learning app has revolutionized the way people learn languages. In this article, we’ll explain what Duolingo is, how it works, and provide tips and tricks for optimizing your language learning experience.

From Spanish and French to Korean and Japanese, there are many language options to pick from, and the process of getting stated is very simple. Plus, it’s all free. This tool works online across a host of devices and focuses on teaching four types of language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Since everything is gamified, Duolingo uses points that help to make it more immersive and keep students driven to use it, even outside of school time.

What is Duolingo?

In simple terms Duolingo is a language-learning app that offers courses in over 40 different languages. It was developed by Luis von Ahn and his team at Carnegie Mellon University. The app has over 300 million users worldwide and is used in schools, universities, and by individuals looking to learn a new language.

It is completely online game-style language learning app which offers a whole set of new languages for students of varying ages. The Duolingo platform comes in as App as well as Duolingo website itself. This makes it easily accessible as students can use it on their own devices. The students can create their own Avatars which gives them a great sense of ownership.

As a teacher there are teacher-level controls that allow for specific learning goals which can focus on words, grammar, or skills.

How does Duolingo work?

Duolingo uses a gamified approach to language learning. Users are presented with different levels and modules that they must complete to progress. Each module focuses on a different aspect of the language, such as grammar, vocabulary, and speaking.

The app uses a variety of interactive exercises to keep users engaged and motivated. These exercises include listening and speaking exercises, translation exercises, and matching exercises. The app also includes a chatbot feature that allows users to practice conversations with a virtual partner.

Duolingo starts by giving you a choice of languages to pick from with more than 40 options. For pure beginners, there are basic lessons to get started with right away. For those who already have a level of understanding, a placement test can be taken to determine the right starting point.

The Duolingo app allows the game-based learning by offering:

  • their own cartoon avatar character
  • earn rewards
  • streak count for the most days in a row spent learning
  • XP Points earned for time using the App.
  • Earn gems to change Avatar
  • Badges
  • Overall Mastery level

What are the best Duolingo features?

Duolingo uses a self-correcting learning system which allows the learners to see the correct answer immediately after they answer. This makes the platform an easy way to learn independently.

Duolingo requires students to go back and forth between their native language and target language across reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In the stories section, students can practice more conversational, situation-based skills.

What is Duolingo for Schools?

The Duolingo for Schools offers free teacher tools to help students learn languages through the Duolingo app, both in and out of the classroom. Duolingo for Schools applies both ACTFL and CEFR learning standards to Duolingo’s extensive curriculum, allowing you to find content that meets your teaching needs.

You can also see how your students are progressing with in-depth insights like accuracy and time spent learning.

Duolingo for Schools is available for teachers for free of cost. It is different from the normal Duolingo App in a way that it will help you gain visibility into and a level of control over your students’ experience on Duolingo.

How much does Duolingo cost?

Duolingo comes in a free version that features near complete functionality but is ad supported. There is also a free school’s version for teachers and students to use with extra features focused on teaching, goals, and feedback.

Super Duolingo is $12.99 per month after a 14-day free trial. This removes advertisements and adds features such as unlimited hearts, a progress tracker, streak repair, practice mistakes, mastery quizzes, and unlimited test outs. Here is the latest pricing for Duolingo in 2023:

  • Monthly Super Duolingo Premium Subscription: $12.99/ month
  • Yearly Super Duolingo Premium Subscription: $83.99/year (lowers to around $60 in January)
  • Duolingo Family Plan for 7 total users: $119.99

Duolingo best tips and tricks

  • Make a schedule and stick to it: Learning a language requires consistency and practice. Create a study schedule that fits into your daily routine and commit to it.
  • Use the app regularly: Duolingo recommends using the app for at least 20 minutes per day to make progress. The more frequently you use the app, the more likely you are to retain what you learn.
  • Take advantage of the gamification: Duolingo’s gamified approach makes language learning fun and engaging. Take advantage of this by competing with friends or setting personal goals.
  • Use the chatbot feature: The chatbot feature is a great way to practice your conversation skills. Take advantage of this feature to improve your speaking and listening skills.
  • Use the app’s offline mode: Duolingo offers an offline mode, which allows users to continue learning even when they don’t have an internet connection. This feature is especially useful for people who travel frequently or have limited internet access.

In conclusion, Duolingo is an excellent tool for language learning in education. With its gamified approach, interactive exercises, and chatbot feature, Duolingo makes language learning fun and engaging. By following our tips and tricks, you can optimize your language learning experience and unlock the power of Duolingo.

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Moodle Teachers – Use the Wordcloud activity to engage your students

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Jaswinder Singh
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Moodle Teachers - Use the Wordcloud activity to engage your students
Moodle Teachers - Use the Wordcloud activity to engage your students

Moodle Plugins allows you to customize the Moodle LMS to meet the learning requirements of your institution. Moodle can serve the learning requirements for corporates, schools, universities etc. In this post, we will see how you can use the Wordcloud Moodle plugin to engage your students.

The Wordcloud Moodle plugin can be used in Moodle course as a formative assessment tool. You can create a Wordcloud activity to test the prior knowledge of your students. You can also introduce a new topic to students and test how much they have understood. There are many other creative ways to use the Wordcloud activity in your Moodle course.

You can download the Wordcloud activity from the Moodle plugins repository here. If you are new to Moodle, please follow this guide to learn how to install a Moodle plugin.

You can simply add the activity in your Moodle course and then let your students brainstorm over the idea. You can also export the words in csv format as well as an image format.

Moodle Teachers - Use the Wordcloud activity to engage your students
Moodle Teachers – Use the Wordcloud activity to engage your students

This seems to be a pretty good plugin to break the ice among your students and let them jump start in your Moodle course. They will also feel engaged and motivated after sharing their opinion.

What are the other useful plugins you are using on your Moodle site to increase student engagement.

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Join CYBER.ORG EdCon 23 from June 20-22 2023 in Arizona

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Join CYBER.ORG EdCon 23 from June 20-22 2023 in Arizona
Join CYBER.ORG EdCon 23 from June 20-22 2023 in Arizona

CYBER.ORG EdCon 23 (formerly Cyber Education Discovery Forum) is a national conference designed to inspire and empower novice and expert cybersecurity K-12 educators alike. The edtech conference will be a perfect opportunity for the educators to learn & upskill themselves towards cybersecurity.

The CYBER.ORG EdCon 23 attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn ready-to-implement lessons from CYBER.ORG curriculum developers.
  • Explore no-cost resources from industry experts.
  • Gain firsthand knowledge from K-12 educators who teach foundational and technical cybersecurity.

The event will be organized at the following venue:

Mesa Convention Center
263 North Center Street
Mesa, Arizona 85201
United States

The edtech conference will have exciting sessions like :

  • Assessing students affinity for cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Basics Overview
  • Hack the Hardware
  • Increasing Interest & Broadening Participation in Cybersecurity
  • and many more…

The registration fee is $50 for K-12 and government employees, $100 for higher education and nonprofit employees, and $150 for industry (for profit) employees.

To learn more and to register, visit the official CYBER.ORG EdCon 23 website here – www.cyber.org/EdCon

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upGrad & NITTE Partner to Support Engineering Graduates With FSD Specialisation

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upGrad & NITTE Partner to Support Engineering Graduates With FSD Specialisation
upGrad & NITTE Partner to Support Engineering Graduates With FSD Specialisation

upGrad, an upskilling platform services provider for management professionals, has collaborated with NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangalore. Through this partnership, both the organisation’s aims to support the B.Tech students with the added Full Stack Development (FSD) specialisation to power the skill competencies, according to an official statement.

The collaboration aims to increase the number of job-ready professionals proficient in modern-day technologies, thereby supporting India’s goal of becoming a global talent hub. The specialisation will begin in the first year, be integrated into the university curriculum, and designed for engineering students interested in pursuing a career in the Information Technology sector. The statement further mentioned that it includes 1400 hours of learning content, over 300 live sessions, 11 projects, and case studies, in line with the B.Tech syllabus to provide a practical learning experience.

Speaking on the collaboration, Chief Executive Officer of upGrad Campus, Amit Mahensaria, said:

upGrad campus is focused on bringing heavily practice-oriented curriculums to its learners, and this association is an extension of our commitment. We want our learners to better understand the subject from the beginning while also helping them acquire market-ready skills for real-life business problems.

As part of the specialisation module, upGrad Campus will provide placement support and access to an exclusive job portal to learners in their final year, enhancing their employability prospects. It offers industry-ready courses to various institutions across India to boost employment opportunities.

NITTE offers a total of 74 programs in the disciplines of medicine, allied health sciences, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, speech and audiology, biological sciences, media and communication and Architecture. The institute has over 4600+ students, 575 faculty members and 2175 support staff on roll. It aims to develop a Centre of Excellence imparting quality education and generating a competent, skilled workforce to face scientific and social challenges with high credibility, integrity, ethical standards and social concern.

Founded by Ronnie Screwvala, Mayank Kumar, and Phalgun Kompalli in 2015, upGrad spans several segments—from test prep and study abroad to undergrad degrees and campus courses in 250 universities. The platform’s offerings include finance, law, business, and software. The startup operates out of 31 offices in India, the USA, the UK, the Middle East, Singapore, and Vietnam.

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