EdTechReview.in is excited to announce the new partnership between MedCerts, a Stride, Inc. subsidiary, and Coursera, a leading online learning platform. This collaboration will bring healthcare courses to learners around the world, starting with a beginner-level Specialization program in Medical Billing and Coding.
MedCerts, a leader in online healthcare and IT certification training, has developed over 50 immersive online national certification training programs with best-in-class outcomes. This partnership with Coursera will offer learners a digestible and topical option to explore their interests in the healthcare industry.
The Specialization program, which will be available to Coursera’s 124 million registered learners, will incorporate MedCerts’ 12 Elements of eLearning in an accessible format. It will be made up of multiple courses and designed to be completed in weeks. This initial launch is the first of many MedCerts Specializations planned through this partnership.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare occupations will grow 13 per cent within the next ten years. With this collaboration, learners everywhere have the opportunity to upskill and reskill themselves in the healthcare industry without lifetime debt.
Rafael Castañeda, SVP of Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development at MedCerts, said, “Teaming up with Coursera gives MedCerts a global footprint that significantly expands our reach and visibility. We’re excited to offer our healthcare expertise to help Coursera provide an affordable and accessible catalogue of healthcare Specializations that will drive interest in the allied health world for learners everywhere.”
Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer of Coursera, also shared her enthusiasm for the partnership. “We are thrilled to partner with MedCerts, a national leader in healthcare workforce training, to equip learners worldwide with in-demand job skills and bridge the significant healthcare talent gap. Each new Specialization features instruction from industry experts in a fully online and self-paced format, designed to support learners of all backgrounds as they kick-start their healthcare careers.”
The new Medical Billing and Coding Specialization will launch on Coursera on June 15. This partnership between MedCerts and Coursera is a great opportunity for teachers and educators worldwide to provide learners with in-demand job skills and bridge the healthcare talent gap.
