MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Spark by EdCast and University of Phoenix have announced a collaboration to bring small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and individual learners access to the university’s course content in business, technology, and health enable . To extend the promise of personalized lifelong learning with an intuitive user experience, Spark users receive special pricing for multiple courses, as well as degree and certificate options from the university’s catalog. Spark by EdCast is the premier learning experience platform delivering career-enhancing training to SMBs and individual learners, wherever they are, when they need it. The mobile-friendly Spark platform includes AI-powered personalized learning with a simple Netflix-style user experience with targeted access to training and education both remotely and securely. In the past, only larger organizations have had the resources to work with universities to provide this type of preferred-priced college solution experience. Together with the University of Phoenix, Spark is excited to give SMBs the opportunity to offer the same benefits to their employees. Spark users save 15% on the cost of a University of Phoenix bachelor’s degree. For master’s, doctoral and selected certificate courses at the university, users receive a sixth free course for every five courses completed. The University of Phoenix’s Prior Learning Assessment also provides an opportunity for users to complete their degree faster by applying for work and life experience assessment for potential college credits. “We’re excited to partner with EdCast and their Spark platform to help small and medium-sized business employees save money while advancing their education,” said Nathan Jones, director of product development, E2B Solutions and Strategy, University of Phoenix. “At EdCast, we are fully committed to helping organizations and individuals meet their skill and talent development needs,” said Karl Mehta, CEO and Founder of EdCast. “We are pleased to offer learners the opportunity to discover and complete the University of Phoenix’s higher education pathways through our Spark by EdCast learning platform, which significantly accelerates learner skills development and career mobility.” For more information, visit spark .edcast.com or send an email to sparkinfo@edcast.com. About the University of Phoenix The University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working adults improve their careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, and interactive learning help students more effectively pursue their professional and personal goals while balancing their busy lives. We serve a diverse student body and offer courses in selected locations in the United States as well as online. Visit phoenix.edu for more information. About EdCast EdCast provides a unified platform designed to run end-to-end employee experience journeys that encompass learning, skills and career mobility. Its award-winning platform is used internationally by organizations ranging from large Global 2000 companies to small businesses and governments. With the platforms from EdCast, our customers are able to attract, develop and retain high-performing and future-oriented employees. EdCast’s offerings include the Talent Experience Platform, Spark for SMEs, the EdCast Marketplace and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform. EdCast is a recipient of the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer Award. For more information, please visit www.edcast.com or follow us on Twitter @EdCast.
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