The University of Los Andes, one of the most recognized academic institutions in the country, launched a new educational initiative offering 94 free online courses. These courses, known as MOOCs (), They offer the possibility of learning at your own pace and obtaining certifications at an affordable cost upon completion of your studies.
“Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are a flexible learning modality that participants can access from anywhere and at any time and progress at their own pace. This globally growing paradigm is led by prestigious universities that offer quality content to a large number of students around the world, who, if they wish, have the opportunity to certify the skills they have acquired at a low cost,” the institution states on its website.
Course offering
The academic offer of these courses is wide, covering topics from effective leadership for the 21st century to video game development and design, mathematics education for primary school teachers, and complex project management.
In addition, there are specialized programs on the development of new companies and how to do business in Latin America. Designed to be accessible from any device with an Internet connection, these courses allow students to study from home or any place of their preference, adapting to their schedules and individual learning rhythms.
Registrations
To enroll in these courses, Those interested should visit the Universidad de Los Andes website: https://programas.uniandes.edu.co/moocs and consult the available catalogue. The university invites all interested parties to explore its catalogue of courses and take advantage of this unique opportunity to advance their professional and personal careers.
Once students have selected their course of interest, they will be directed to the Coursera platform, where they can register for free using their personal information or by logging in through Google accounts.
The start date of each course may vary according to the academic calendar. In addition, the duration of each course and the number of modules varies depending on the program’s theme.
Upon successful completion of a course, Participants have the option of obtaining an official certification at an affordable cost – the value depends on the type of course -, thus improving their professional profile in today’s competitive labour market.
