New 2U/edX Layoffs, UN's Sustainability Goals, and Best Medicine Courses

[The Report by Class Central]( October 2023 Edition [2U/edX Lays Off More Employees as Stock Continues to Decline]( [The company's market cap is now $200M, a few years after acquiring edX for $800M.]( [Dhawal Shah]( [Free Courses on Sustainable Development Goals]( [Best First Aid Courses: Know What to Do]( A few days ago, 2U announced a [new round of layoffs]( about a year after a first round, when the company began to recenter its strategy around edX to become a so-called "platform company". This month, we also explore the [United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)]( a set of 17 high-level objectives that cover topics such as health, inequality, and climate change. Learn more in our [SDG Guide]( which includes over 250 courses from universities such as Harvard, Oxford, and Stanford. Next, we've prepared new [Best Courses Guides]( for you, exploring a variety of topics. Most notably this month, we delve into the field of medicine with guides on [human anatomy]( [first aid]( and [genetics](. Finally, I want to highlight a special compilation: Pat has assembled an array of [online courses focused on parenting](. Whether you're a current parent or soon-to-be one, we hope you find this resource helpful. P.S.: Next week, I'll be sitting down with edX founder Anant Agarwal and Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda for a chat at [Learning with MOOCs 2023](. What should I ask them? Send your questions to d@classcentral.com. Featured [150+ Stanford On-Campus CS Courses Available Online]( [Massive List of MOOC-based Microcredentials]( [Medical Education Platforms with 1000+ Free Certificates & Credit]( [Resource Guide for Learning English as a Second Language (ESL)]( Best Courses [Anatomy eLearning Excellence: 7 Best Free Human Anatomy Courses for 2023]( [9 Best Google Ads (Adwords) Courses for 2023]( [Make Better Business Decisions: 7 Best Microsoft Power BI Courses for 2023]( [Create Stunning Presentations: 7 Best Microsoft PowerPoint Courses for 2023]( [Rank Higher on Google: 6 Best SEO Courses for 2023]( [Unraveling Genetics: 7 Best Genetics Courses for 2023]( [Elevate Your Designs: 6 Best Canva Courses for 2023]( [6 Best Microsoft Word Courses for Beginners for 2023]( [Charming the Snake: 10 Best Python Courses for 2023]( [Make an Impact: 7 Best Content Marketing Courses for 2023]( [Sculpting in 3D: 8 Best ZBrush Courses for 2023]( [Learn CPR, AED, and More: 6 Best Online First Aid Courses for 2023]( Course Reports [150+ Online Classes Can Help You Become A Better Parent]( [170+ Free University Courses to Learn a New Language]( [24 Most Popular Online Courses Starting in October 2023]( [70+ FutureLearn Courses with Free Certificates]( Sincerely, Dhawal Shah Founder of [Class Central]( About Class Central Through Class Central, you can find courses; review courses you’ve taken (and read other people’s reviews); follow universities, subjects and courses to receive personalized updates; and also plan and track your learning. [Tweet about Class Central]( Please do not forward this email, as it contains links that automatically log you into Class Central for ease of use. We hope you found this message to be useful. If you'd rather not receive future e-mails of this sort from Class Central at {EMAIL}, please [unsubscribe here](252BYYk%2FT3V6TC%2FD4Iqvi7tQocKJbYSTHL1cAFiauFQpl5643WvB8Ao9OIax5gszQ%253D%253D?utm_medium=email&utm_source=cc_newsletter&utm_campaign=october2023) or [update your preferences](. [Class Central]() • [Twitter]( • [Facebook]( • [YouTube]( Class Central, Inc. 922 San Leandro Ave Unit-C Mountain View, CA 94043 www.classcentral.com