Microsoft Acquires Learning Marketplace Startup Take Lessons – Texas News Today

Microsoft Corp. Satya Nadella will make a gesture at the second day panel session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. World leaders, influential executives, bankers and policy makers will attend the 48th World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, January 23-26. Jason Alden | Bloomberg | Getty Images A Microsoft spokeswoman acquired Take Lessons on Friday. This is a website startup where people book paid classes and face-to-face classes on a variety of themes online. The terms of the contract have not been disclosed. This move shows that Microsoft continues to work on providing opportunities for people to find educational content, not just in the realm of business. More than 6% of Microsoft’s revenue comes from LinkedIn, which generates a portion of its revenue from premium subscriptions that include access to LinkedIn Learning, which allows subscribers to complete online courses. Unlike Take Lessons, LinkedIn offers instructor-led private and live group class live training. While LinkedIn Learning specializes in content on leadership, sales, and other business themes, Take Lessons has courses available on many consumer themes such as music, language, and the arts. “Take Lessons is a unique and trusted online marketplace that…
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