On February 26, the Ukrainian version of the 100 Million Learners initiative, one of the largest educational projects in the world, created by Thunderbird School of Global Management and Arizona State University, was launched in Ukraine with the support of Ukrainian Startup Fund, Міністерство освіти і науки України and American University Kyiv.
The Francis and Dionne Najafi's 100 Million Learners Global Initiative is one of the largest international educational projects, offering free entrepreneurship and innovation courses in 40 languages. Now this list also includes Ukrainian. The project was founded by the Thunderbird School of Global Management in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU).
The presentation of the global educational initiative 100 Million Learners was held at AUK Campus. The event was attended by Natalia Kushnerska, Director of the Innovation Development Fund of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Dan Rice, AUK President, and Çagri Bacioglu, Regional CEO, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of Cintana Education and AUK Supervisory Board member. The welcoming speech in video format was delivered by the Dean of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Charla Griffey-Brown.
100 Million Learners provides free courses on entrepreneurship and innovation in 40 languages. Thanks to cooperation with the Ukrainian Startup Fund, these courses have become available in Ukrainian, which provides Ukrainians with a unique opportunity to study and receive internationally recognized certificates that promote professional growth, as well as being an important resource for veterans, internally displaced persons, youth and entrepreneurs seeking to gain new knowledge and open up opportunities for career growth or starting their own business.
What you will get:
- Access to internationally recognized online courses in Ukrainian
- Official certificates from Thunderbird School of Global Management
- Practical knowledge for business development and professional growth
- Courses are available online — study anywhere, anytime!
The educational program provides three levels of certifications, which are adapted for students with different levels of training:
Fundamental level. It is currently available in Ukrainian and is aimed at a wide audience.
Intermediate level. A more academic program aimed primarily at high school and undergraduate students. The program is currently available in English, but will soon be translated into Ukrainian.
Advanced level. A professional program of the highest level, which will be available in Ukrainian in the near future.
«I have been involved in launching or supporting 100 million learners in various countries, and I truly believe in its impact. This initiative was launched by Thunderbird, one of the leading higher education schools in the world, as a part of Arizona State University with a mission to reach 100 million people around the world and provide them with access to a very transformative, innovative educational programs at no cost.
I think it was launched at the right time for Ukraine. The program is available on one of the best digital learning management system platforms, created by leading and distinguished academics, in Ukrainian, available to everybody. Therefore, we hope that as many Ukrainians as possible will take this advantage. We believe this program will help rebuild Ukraine and move forward”, emphasized Cagri Bagciouglu, Regional CEO, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of Cintana Education and AUK Supervisory Board member.
Studying at the program covers key aspects of entrepreneurship, leadership, innovative thinking, and global governance, allowing participants to develop the skills they need to succeed in today's economy.
Ukrainians who successfully complete all three levels will have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to study at the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Take your chance with 100 Million Learners: https://www.100millionlearners.org/uk/register-info/...
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