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Executive Movements

Ganesh S appointed Global CHRO at edtech company Emeritus

Emeritus, an edtech company that offers online certificates and programs in collaboration with the world’s best schools, announced the elevation of Ganesh S as its Global Chief Human Resource Officer. In this new role, he will be responsible for all aspects of Emeritus’ employee and workplace operations, talent management, pay and benefits, global recruiting, as […]

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Education & Skills

MIT xPRO to upskill Indian professionals in the field of Cybersecurity

MIT xPRO, a professional education program from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)—has launched a 10-month Post Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity program.  This is the first-ever executive education program from MIT xPRO in collaboration with Emeritus in India. The program has been launched to meet the increasing demand for trained talent in the field of cybersecurity, the statement said. According to numerous industry reports, cybersecurity […]

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Press Release

Emeritus announces rapid growth; plans to hire over 1,000 team members

Emeritus has announced the launch of Instructional Design Academy. The Instructional Design Academy was created as a training program to cultivate talent and create career opportunities. Applicants are selected through a basic online aptitude test. The free four-week intensive program offers a stipend and the opportunity to work at Emeritus upon completion, according to a […]

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Global Investment

Emeritus raises $650 Million Capital led by Accel and SoftBank Vision Fund 2

Emeritus, an education upskilling company, has announced a $650 million funding round, through a mix of primary and secondary funding, which values the company at $3.2 billion, quadrupling its Series D valuation from August, 2020. The investment was led by Accel and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Accel and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 join Emeritus’ returning […]

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Acquisition Global

Emeritus Expands into K12 through Acquisition of iD Tech

Emeritus, a part of Eruditus Learning Solutions, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire iD Tech, a provider of youth STEM education, for $200 million. The acquisition, which is being made through Emeritus’ parent company Eruditus, marks Emeritus’ expansion into K12 STEM education. Upon the closing of the transaction, iD Tech will operate independently, maintaining its all-star […]