Codecademy Expands Offerings With Enhanced Features for Job-Seekers, New Product for Upskillers
Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) has enhanced its product suite with new offerings aimed at supporting technical learners at every stage of their career. The updates include upgraded features for Codecademy Pro and the introduction of Codecademy Plus, focused on upskilling and continuous career development. With projected job growth rates of 36% in data science and 25% in software development from 2021 to 2031, these enhancements aim to bridge the skills gap faced by many organizations. Codecademy’s offerings now feature assessments, professional certifications, and career services to help learners achieve job readiness.
- Launch of Codecademy Plus to enhance upskilling opportunities.
- Increased job-ready skill development through assessments and professional certifications.
- Potential to address skills gaps in the tech industry with expanded offerings.
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Expanded product suite supports technical learners throughout the entire career journey
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“Success in today’s dynamic workforce requires varying levels of training, especially as it relates to technology skills,” said
Among these enhancements includes the launch of a new feature set for Codecademy Pro, Codecademy’s product that helps learners gain the skills needed for entry-level career opportunities in technology. In addition to existing Pro features like Career Paths,
- Assessments: Throughout each Career Path, certification exams with real-time coding exercises will test a learner’s ability to recall and apply skills in working environments, as well as identify areas for improvement. This accelerates time to achieving learning goals and developing job-ready skills.
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Professional Certifications: After passing all assessments in a Career Path, learners can certify their proficiency through
Codecademy and prove domain expertise to themselves and prospective employers. Unlike certificates of completion, Codecademy’s Professional Certifications are based on a learner’s ability to recall and apply their skills in real-world environments. -
Career Services:
Codecademy supports learners throughout their job search via a partnership with Handshake. Providing access to a job board with personalized listings,Codecademy helps learners connect with prospective employers and identify their next job opportunity.
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For more information on Codecademy’s newest offerings and subscription products, please visit here.
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Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) delivers transformative learning experiences that propel organizations and people to grow together. The Company partners with enterprise organizations and serves a global community of learners to prepare today’s employees for tomorrow’s economy. With Skillsoft, customers gain access to blended, multimodal learning experiences that do more than build skills, they grow a more capable, adaptive, and engaged workforce. Through a portfolio of best-in-class content, a platform that is personalized and connected to customer needs, world-class tech and a broad ecosystem of partners, Skillsoft drives continuous growth and performance for employees and their organizations by overcoming critical skill gaps and unlocking human potential.
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