Diploma in Lean Manufacturing available now!
The principles and practices of Lean Manufacturing have revolutionised manufacturing and service industries in Japan and we’re now seeing their influence spread across the globe. However, those looking to learn Lean Manufacturing are generally directed towards expensive courses which require full time engagement for a couple of weeks or more. Now, exclusively at Alison, we…
What’s Going On in This Picture? | Sept. 9, 2024
Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.
Moderna and Coursera commit to advancing scientific education, starting with new...
Female scientist working on a computer while her colleague using a microscope in background By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, I’m excited to announce our partnership with Moderna, a leader in establishing the field of mRNA medicine, to offer mRNAs as Medicines, a new course that provides a comprehensive overview of mRNA…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Their Met Gala, Their Way. You’re Invited.’
Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Their Met Gala, Their Way. You’re Invited.” by Vanessa FriedmanThis year, the Met Gala, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual fashion show, has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, a virtual fashion event, planned by teenagers, remains on the calendar. High Fashion Twitter,…
Geofrey Mayanja: “I can’t thank Alison enough for the assistance they...
“My name is Geofrey Mayanja. I reside In Kampala, the capital of Uganda. I previously worked as Exit Barrier staff for one year and later a fantastic job with a good salary opened up for me at Glorre International Ltd, under Keshwala Group, based in Kampala and in the Jinja District. At Glorre International Ltd,…
When Does Lying in Comedy Cross a Line?
Do you watch stand-up comedy? Who are your favorite comedians? What do you like about them? Have you ever wondered how much of the stories those comics tell are true? If you found out their jokes were based on fictional situations, would that change how you viewed the comedian and their comedy? Why or why…
Must Read
Word of the Day: certitude
This word has appeared in 19 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Film Club: ‘Yaren and the Sun’
“Yaren and the Sun” is an 18-minute Op-Doc film that touches on themes of loss, community and learning. It profiles Yaren, age 10, who lost her mother at six. She felt alone in her grief — until she attended a camp for kids who have lost someone important.How do you deal with grief? What can…
7 Inspiring Tech Books Written By Black Authors
Getting lost in a great book is one of the best ways to broaden your worldview and develop empathy for people whose perspectives are different from your own. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of great books written by thought leaders in the tech industry. In honor of Black History Month, we’ve put together a list of…
Mind Games
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 2021.In 1974, Erno Rubik invented the Rubik’s Cube, one of the world’s most popular and enduring puzzles. More than 350 million have sold globally.Have you ever attempted to solve a Rubik’s Cube? How long did it take you…
What’s Your Favorite Part of Halloween?
Elaborate lawn decorations. Bags of candy. Creative costumes. What do you love about the holiday? What could you do without?
Should Schools Limit the Number of A’s That Teachers Can Give?
Harvard is proposing to curb grade inflation by cutting back on how many A grades its professors can award. What do you think of this plan?
Past Stories
Codecademy’s next chapter: Why we’re joining forces with Skillsoft
In August of 2011, my co-founder Ryan and I started Codecademy to create an easier, more accessible way for people to learn technology skills. While the world and our business have changed so much since then, our mission remains the same: to empower millions of people to build inspiring careers in technology. Now, in our…
What’s Going On in This Picture? | Nov. 27, 2023
Note: Comments are open for student responses. Live moderated discussion of this photograph will take place on Monday, Nov. 27.1. After looking closely at the image above (or at the full-size image), think about these three questions:2. Next, join the conversation by clicking on the comment button and posting in the box that opens on…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Word + Quiz: flounce
flounce ˈflau̇n(t)s noun and verbnoun: the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motionsnoun: a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trimverb: walk emphatically_________The word flounce has appeared in five articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Feb. 11 in the fashion review “Party People and Twisted Sisters”…
Word of the Day: mycologist
The word mycologist has appeared in six articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on April 16 in “Hunting the Wild Mushrooms of New York City” by Andy Newman. The article reports on some mushroom expeditions:There were small growths “like Easter eggs” underneath a blanket of black fibers, she said. Ms. Jakob sent samples…
Word of the Day: betrothal
The word betrothal has appeared in 10 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on April 27 in “‘Polite Society’ Review: Pride and Plenty of Fists” by Amy Nicholson:Ria, our protagonist, vows to stop the wedding. She enlists her best friends Alba (Ella Bruccoleri) and Clara (Seraphina Beh) in the cause, who step into…