Partnership between IT Park and Coursera: accessible education from globally renowned universities

Following the Digital Leadership Forum held from July 7th to 9th in Tashkent, Uzbekistan has distinctly outlined its ambitions in advancing the IT sector and aspiring to become a leading outsourcing hub within the region. In pursuit of these objectives, IT Park and Coursera have synergized their efforts, introducing a novel project based on the One Million Uzbek Coders. This presents a unique opportunity to attain high-quality education from eminent instructors and universities at a more affordable cost.

Advantages of participation in the project:

1. World-class Education: Uzbekcoders.uz offers education through courses provided by leading universities and globally renowned companies. Now, every Uzbek citizen has the opportunity to acquire top-tier education on par with foreign students. Thanks to partnerships with influential organizations such as Google, Amazon, Harvard University, and Yale University, this training becomes accessible without the need to leave the country, only an internet-accessible computer is required.
2. Affordable Price and Convenient Payment: The project offers accessible rates tiers and convenient payment methods. For a reasonable cost, one can gain access to 10,000 professional courses on the platform, with 8 of them being entirely free. Payment can be made using local cards such as Uzcard or Humo, eliminating the need for foreign currency conversion. Tariffs commence at 300,000 sums per month.
3. Access to Courses in Installments: IT Park's educational partner, the IT Bilim training center, offers favorable terms for undertaking Coursera courses in installments. Further details can be found on their website.
4. Compensation of International Certification Expenses: Certificates acquired on Coursera are recognized globally and esteemed by both local and international companies. Moreover, expenses incurred for obtaining these certificates can be reimbursed. Information on how to proceed with this can be found here.
5. Interest-Free Laptop Loan: Program participants have the opportunity to secure a preferential loan for the acquisition of a laptop with zero percent interest rate. This initiative aids in procuring a laptop for work and practical application of acquired knowledge without incurring supplementary financial costs. The sole requirement is possession of an official Coursera certificate under the student's name. Further details are available here.
6. Opportunity to Win a Laptop: Uzbekcoders students have the chance to participate in a competition for the top five students. The winners, those who attain the highest number of certificates, will get a chance to win laptops. This competition will be held regularly. The terms of participation can be reviewed through the link.

Thanks to the collaboration between IT Park and Coursera, along with all the aforementioned advantages, gaining high-quality education and broadening one's professional horizons has become accessible and advantageous without leaving one's home.

Therefore, do not miss your opportunity, register on the platform, take courses, and join Uzbekistan's premier official IT Community on LinkedIn.