On the afternoon of May 22, 2024, National Economics University (NEU) launched online courses on Coursera for 2024.

An overview of the program

Attending the program were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Dinh Bao, Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization; representatives of the leadership of departments, faculties, institutes and centers; and faculty and staff participating in the courses.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks.

Speaking at the program, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong shared that professional development and capacity building for faculty and staff are among NEU’s top priorities. Each year, the University sends faculty and staff to participate in long-term and short-term training at major, reputable universities around the world.

The President also noted that Coursera is one of the leading online learning platforms, with thousands of courses offered by more than 200 leading universities and companies worldwide. Given its reputation and high-quality courses, NEU has selected Coursera as one of its strategic partners to strengthen capacity and improve academic programs as well as professional development for the University’s faculty and staff. Prof. Pham Hong Chuong expressed confidence that participating in the courses would help faculty and staff gain advanced teaching knowledge and skills, while also providing valuable support for their subsequent teaching and research.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Dinh Bao, Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization, delivers remarks.

Dr. Le Viet Thuy, Director of the Center for Information Technology Application, provides guidance on the procedures and methods for participating in the courses.

Coursera is a global online education platform featuring instruction from the world’s leading universities, technology companies, experts and professors. The website offers individual courses as well as bachelor’s and master’s degree programs to reduce barriers to higher education.

With each Coursera account provided, faculty and staff can choose to take any of the nearly 10,000 courses on this global online learning platform and earn certificates free of charge. Coursera courses are organized by various fields, such as information technology, business administration and languages, or by specific areas of knowledge and skills, and are offered by universities around the world. Certificates issued by Coursera are recognized by many organizations and businesses in Vietnam and worldwide as credentials demonstrating essential professional expertise and occupational skills.

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