Launch event on “UPSKILL & OUTSHINE with COURSERA for Campus” held at Desh Bhagat University, about 2000 Students and 200 Faculty attend the event.
Five sessions were conducted with the aim of providing accessible, flexible, and high-quality education to a wider audience, the partnership with Coursera was eagerly anticipated by both student and faculty members.
Ms. Khushboo Kumar, Customer success Manager, Indian and Asia Pacific and Aaditya Rajdhan, Account Executive, India and APAC were the keynote speakers of the event. The main objectives of event are to launch Coursera courses to the university community, highlight the benefits of Coursera’s platform for both students and faculty. Encourage enrollment and participation in Coursera courses and Integration of Coursera courses into the university curriculum. The provision of 2000+ student licenses and 200 faculty licenses for Coursera courses was announced, emphasizing the university’s investment in the academic development of its community. More than 1500 Students from different field participated in the event.
Ms. Khushboo Kumar, Customer success Manager ,Indian and Asia Pacific delivered a comprehensive presentation on the platform’s features, course offerings, and the value it brings to students and faculty. Special emphasis was placed on the benefits of personalized learning pathways, industry-relevant content, and the flexibility of online education. Students were provided with step-by-step guidance on activating their Coursera licenses. Live demonstrations were conducted to familiarize participants with the platform’s interface, course enrollment process and interactive learning tools.
University in India are looking at new approaches and leveraging platforms like Coursera for Campus to give their students an edge in the job market,” said Aaditya Razdhan, Account Executive, India and APAC, Coursera”.
Dr. Zora Singh, Chancellor, Des hBhagat University, is delighted to strengthen the partnership with Coursera to help their students gain new skills and prepare for well-paying professions in the future.
University, committed to providing ongoing support and monitoring the progress of Coursera course utilization by Dr.TajinderKaur, Pro Chancellor, Desh Bhagat University,
Students and faculty members who had previously engaged with Coursera courses shared their testimonials and success stories. They highlighted the transformative impact of online learning on their academic pursuits, professional growth, and skill development.
Faculty members expressed keen interest in integrating Coursera courses into their curriculum, with plans underway to align course content with learning objectives and accreditation requirements.
The allocation of 2000+ student licenses and 200 faculty licenses signifies the university’s steadfast commitment to fostering academic excellence and life long learning opportunities for its community by Dr. Sandeep Singh, President, Desh Bhagat University. In line with this collaboration, Desh Bhagat University and Coursera are jointly enabling students to access an extensive array of top-notch educational content meticulously curated by the top Over 300 leading universities and companies provide instruction, including Stanford, Duke, Google, and IBM.. Leveraging Coursera’s expansive platform, students have the means to augment their knowledge, acquire new skills and secure certifications highly sought after in the contemporary professional landscape by Dr.Harsh Sadawarti, Vice President , Desh Bhagat University.
In conclusion, the launch event for Coursera courses at Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh was met with enthusiasm and optimism, setting the stage for a transformative journey towards a more inclusive, dynamic, and digitally-enabled learning environment.
