TL;DR,
- Binance Academy partners with Coursera to provide blockchain certification courses targeting Africa’s growing Web3 developer demand, building on their success of training over 400,000 Africans since 2020.
- The partnership leverages Coursera’s 100 million active students to address the critical shortage of blockchain developers as Web3 adoption accelerates across organizations globally.
- This collaboration aims to combat crypto misinformation in Africa while providing accessible, professional-grade blockchain education to build the next generation of African developers.
The demand for Web3 developers in Africa is rising, making blockchain certification all the more necessary. Binance Academy answered this call by partnering with Coursera, a leading online education platform, to provide blockchain certification courses. This partnership will expand Binance Academy’s reach throughout Africa and the globe.
Binance Academy Partners with Coursera to Bring Blockchain Certification Closer to Africa
Despite the avid attempts to promote blockchain certification courses, Binance Academy still has limited reach. Fortunately, after the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning became a must-have commodity for most households. As a result, online platforms offering professional certificates have significantly expanded in reach and courses offered. Binance Academy has partnered with Coursera, a leading E-Learning platform.
They intend to provide blockchain courses that are affordable and accessible to their users. The blockchain certification will cover an array of options extending to encompass the entire Web3 franchise. It has tailored the courses to provide crypto Education to beginner traders and offer skills to build a career as a blockchain developer. Each blockchain certification course will include reading materials, video lectures, practical assessments, projects and graded assessments.
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According to Binance Cofounder and CMO, Yi He, “Education is the cornerstone of progress and innovation. This has guided us at Binance Academy, as we strive to make the revolutionary world of blockchain technology accessible to everyone. Today, we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Coursera. Together, we’re combining the strengths of two industry leaders with a shared vision – to provide best-in-class Education that will drive adoption and build the foundations for Web3.”
Coursera’s vast market
At the time of writing, Coursera has over 100 million active students undergoing several certifications. Binance Academy intends to capitalise on this broad market to nourish, support and provide the necessary training for new blockchain developers.
The web3 industry is rapidly growing as more organisations adopt blockchain-based systems. Unfortunately, the adoption rate far exceeds the number of existing blockchain developers. This causes a great deficiency in the expansion of the industry. Fortunately, the Binance Coursera partnership has taken a positive step to ensure blockchain programming and development become more mainstream.
Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera, said, “We’re excited to partner with Binance Academy to expand course offerings in these areas. With fully online and self-paced content taught by experts from Binance Academy, learners everywhere can equip themselves with crucial skills. Learning skills in blockchain, web3, and cryptocurrency is more important than ever as new and exciting job roles emerge in these fields. “
Binance Academy Leading the Charge in Crypto Literacy
A major plague of the web3 industry is the lack of information. Users are unable to comprehend the vast possibilities blockchain provides. For instance, in Africa, the norm of crypto being a scam is still imprinted within several regions. As a result, these misconceptions surrounding crypto and blockchain technology have hindered the progress of its adoption.
To mitigate this plague, Binance launched a program solely dedicated to providing all the resources required to establish quality crypto education. This led to the creation of Binance Academy.
Today, Binance Academy offers one of the best blockchain education programs for beginners and experts, providing the necessary information to support the industry. Since 2020, Binance Academy has provided free crypto classes to over 400,000 African. They offer a range of courses that provide users with the skills to build a career as a blockchain developer.
Binance Academy has subdivided its platform to cater to all crypto traders, from beginner-level to professional traders. Its Binance Masterclass has played a major role in expanding Africa’s crypto classes.
Binance Academy has provided resources, tools and the knowledge educating a number of African developers since its inception.[Photo: Binance]
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It has hosted several crypto events across several African universities to educate and develop the skills of new blockchain developers. In Q1 2021, Binance Academy hosted an eight-week event that trained over 100 African blockchain developers. Furthermore, it allocated $1 million in funding to its graduates and hosted a live demo showcasing newly built blockchain systems developed during the period.
Building an Informed Future For African Developers
Crypto education is a vital component in ensuring the development of the industry. In addition, training new blockchain developers guarantees an increased web3 adoption rate. Binance Academy has strived to educate Africa and the globe, playing a vital role in solidifying Binance’s position as the leading advocate of web3.
Now, Coursera has joined the franchise through its blockchain certification course, shedding a ray of hope throughout the industry.
