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The College Alternative: How OpenClassrooms is Rethinking Higher Ed with Pierre Dubuc
Feb 24, 2025
Pierre Dubuc, co-founder and CEO of OpenClassrooms, leads a conversation on the future of education and job training. He discusses how degree apprenticeships are replacing traditional internships, providing students with real work experience. AI is reshaping education, enabling personalized learning and enhancing job placement. Dubuc highlights the disconnect between higher education and employment, advocating for programs that integrate education with career paths. Learn how OpenClassrooms is tackling these challenges and paving the way for accessible, career-focused learning.
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- OpenClassrooms merges formal education with practical job training through degree apprenticeships, enhancing employability while reducing student debt.
- The integration of AI in OpenClassrooms' platform not only personalizes learning experiences but also optimizes job matching for apprentices.
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The Evolution of Open Classrooms
Open Classrooms is an innovative online education platform focused on making education accessible and job-oriented. Founded by Pierre Dubuc 12 years ago in Europe, it began as a free platform for coding courses and has since evolved to offer comprehensive online training programs that lead to sought-after careers. With about 300,000 monthly students, the platform operates as a public benefit corporation, emphasizing its mission to create socioeconomic mobility for learners. Last year, the organization successfully placed over 52,000 students into the workforce, demonstrating the effectiveness of its integrated training and placement model.
