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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Educational technology |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Mohan Lakhamraju, Arjun Nair, Hari Krishnan Nair |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, India |
| Website | www |
Great Learning is an Indian educational technology company founded in 2013 by Mohan Lakhamraju, Arjun Nair, and Hari Krishnan Nair. It provides online courses and programs in fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, and business management, often in collaboration with universities. The company was acquired by BYJU'S in 2021.
History
[edit]Great Learning was established in 2013 by Mohan Lakhamraju, Arjun Nair, and Hari Krishnan Nair to offer education in emerging technologies for professionals. Initially focused on data science and analytics, it later expanded into artificial intelligence and business management.[1]
In 2019, the company partnered with Stanford University to launch an artificial intelligence program.[2] In 2021, Great Learning was acquired by BYJU'S for a reported $600 million, marking a significant milestone in its growth and BYJU'S expansion into professional upskilling.[3]
Operations
[edit]Great Learning offers online learning programs featuring self-paced video lectures, live classes, and hands-on projects, targeting working professionals. Its courses are developed in partnership with universities like Stanford University and the University of Texas at Austin, and it provides a learning management system and career support services.[4] Online education programs, including those from Great Learning, have faced scrutiny over their effectiveness and cost.[5]
Recognition
[edit]In 2022, Great Learning was listed by HolonIQ as one of the top edtech companies in Asia.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Great Learning: The Edtech Startup That Caught BYJU'S Eye". Inc42. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Great Learning partners with Stanford University for AI program". Business Standard. 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "BYJU'S acquires upskilling platform Great Learning for $600 million". The Economic Times. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Byju's acquires Indian upskilling platform Great Learning for $600M". TechCrunch. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "The Edtech Boom And Bust". Forbes. 2022-01-15. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "2022 Asia EdTech 200". HolonIQ. 2022-06-01. Retrieved 2023-10-01.