CERTIFIED IN 3D
Middle school and high school students can
now earn a certification in 3D printmaking from
MakerBot, a 3D printer manufacturer. The company’s
MakerBot Certification Program for Students is
intended to give middle and high school students
an edge in their prototyping, critical thinking, and
3D printing skills. The certification consists of four
online modules: One introduces students to operating
and troubleshooting 3D printers, while the
other three explore design thinking, applied design
thinking, and design for 3D printing. The certification
will be available for the 2019–2020 school
year.
ENTREPRENEUR’S TOOLKIT
The Stanford Graduate School of Business
in California has announced Stanford Embark,
an online self-paced resource that guides entrepreneurs
through each stage of their business
ventures. The interactive toolkit consists of
entrepreneurship content from Stanford GSB that
has previously been proprietary. The modules
will help users identify target customers, develop
prototypes, create value propositions, define go-tomarket
strategies, and determine the right profit
models. The introductory membership price is
US$99 for three months.
MANAGEMENT MICROLEARNING
The online learning platform iversity, developed
by Springer Nature, is now offering EspressoCourses, fast and compact courses that focus on
“point-of-need learning.” The first ten Espresso
Courses include topics such as agile methods, lean
management, business communication, marketing,
and climate change. Some are available in
English and some in German. Each micro course is
30 minutes to 40 minutes long and includes short
video units followed by a test to measure learning.
The online courses also come with a downloadable
guide that summarizes key points. Courses are
priced between €29 and €49 (US$32.50 and $55).