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Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Announces New Online Professional Short Courses and Extends Partnership with 2U, Inc.OXFORD, England and LANHAM, Md., Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), a global leader in education technology, and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, today officially announced the creation of six new GetSmarter professional short courses in high-demand, market-relevant business topics, from the 'future of real estate' to 'climate change emergency preparedness.' This expands the total number of Oxford Saïd's GetSmarter short courses to 18 since its partnership with 2U began in 2017, with at least one more expected to launch in the coming year. Also announced today is an extension of 2U and Oxford Saïd's partnership to the year 2024, marking a continued collaboration to offer a range of high-quality short courses in cutting-edge business topics. The six courses, which began rolling out this spring and are currently open for enrollment, run six weeks and are designed to give learners around the world flexible, high-quality skills development programs. As with all GetSmarter short courses, these online programs will help professionals and leaders worldwide advance their careers and prepare for the many business challenges and opportunities ahead. The courses officially announced today include:
As companies and governments continue the fight against COVID-19 and prepare for the post-pandemic economy, business leaders will increasingly be called on to develop innovations, strategies, and solutions that not only protect shareholders but also position corporations, NGOs, and organizations as leaders in social, environmental, and economic equity. Gaining the skills to move quickly on these trends and execute on fast solutions will be imperative to success. In fact, according to a recent survey by McKinsey, many executives reported that, during the peak of COVID-19 they moved 20-25 times faster than they thought possible, indicating that great acceleration in the use of technology, digitization, and new forms of working will be the 'new normal' across industry sectors. "Today's complex and challenging business environment demands that executives embrace new skills and knowledge in order to stay on the cutting-edge of industry trends, and we're honored to expand our partnership with Saïd Business School to help them deliver high-quality, online training to help professionals around the world meet their goals," said Andrew Hermalyn, president of global partnerships at 2U. "The launch of this expanded portfolio of short courses demonstrates Oxford Saïd's continued leadership in digital education and commitment to innovation, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with this world-class, global institution." For more information on all 2U-powered short courses offered by Oxford Saïd, please visit https://www.getsmarter.com/universities/university-of-oxford. About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) Media Contact About Saïd Business School, University of Oxford For further information, and media requests, please email [email protected].
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