SkillsWave Partners with Columbia+
SkillsWave Partners with Columbia+ to Expand Access to In-Demand Training for Today’s Workforce
[KITCHENER, ONTARIO & NEW YORK, NEW YORK, June 24, 2025] – SkillsWave, a leading workforce learning platform, has partnered with Columbia+, a new initiative from Columbia University designed to provide flexible, high-impact learning for working professionals and lifelong learners. Together, they’re expanding access to upskilling learning opportunities, empowering professionals to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving workforce.
Through this partnership, the SkillsWave platform now offers a curated selection of Columbia+ courses and micro-credentials. From emerging technologies to high-demand areas such as data analytics, project management, sustainability, and business strategy, each course is designed by distinguished Columbia faculty to equip learners with applicable real-world skills.
Columbia+ combines Columbia University’s academic excellence with a deep understanding of the needs of modern professionals. Programs are built for flexibility, relevance, and immediate utility, allowing learners to upskill or reskill while balancing the demands of work and life.
“Our goal has always been to support professionals looking to advance, pivot, or grow in their careers,” said Nick Oddson, President of SkillsWave. “Columbia+ represents the kind of forward-thinking, high impact learning our employer partners value, and this partnership makes those opportunities even more accessible.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to building future-ready talent through accessible, career-aligned learning. By integrating Columbia+ into its catalog, SkillsWave enables organizations to offer cutting-edge training that drives engagement, retention, and real business results.
“We’re proud to partner with SkillsWave to extend the reach of Columbia+ programs to even more lifelong learners,” said Sandesh Tuladhar, Associate Provost for Online Education at Columbia University. “This partnership helps us meet professionals where they are, with learning that is flexible, practical, and backed by Columbia’s legacy of excellence.”
About Columbia+
Columbia+ is a Columbia University initiative offering flexible, self-paced, and live online courses created by Columbia faculty. As Columbia University’s official non-degree, non-credit online learning platform, Columbia+ connects learners worldwide through courses, live-streamed events, podcasts, and executive education opportunities. Learn more at plus.columbia.edu.
About SkillsWave
SkillsWave is on a mission to upskill people and businesses, building tomorrow’s most valued skills, today. By providing high-impact learning opportunities that align with organizational needs, we’re helping companies transform their workforce into a competitive advantage. Our upskilling platform and strategic education partnerships propel career and company growth and deliver measurable and meaningful ROI for learning. Visit SkillsWave.com for more information.
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