The Potential of Online Learning Platforms to Create Quality Talents

The size demand the new talent was not accompanied by the appropriate skills and knowledge for the related industry. HarukaEDU is an example of a startup that offers an online learning platform that is expected to supply demand The.

To be able to see further what the trends and potential of educational technology startups are in Indonesia, #TuesdayStartup presents HarukaEDU CEO Novistiar Rustandi.

Solve the problem of lack of time and money

Prior to establishing HarukaEDU, Novistiar claimed to have conducted many questions and answers to the target market and related industries. He concluded that many high school graduates were constrained to continue their education due to time and cost problems.

On the other hand, educational institutions are still unable to present online learning programs due to lack of resources. This problem can be solved by online learning platforms.

"We also specifically offer training to companies to be able to improve the skills of their employees through the online learning process. So far we have received positive responses not only in Jakarta but areas outside Jakarta," said Novistiar.

Support industry 4.0

Although nowadays automation has replaced a lot skill conventional, does not mean reduced employment. Technology has actually bring new jobs born of the need to utilize technology.

"One of which is digital marketing and social media which are currently more and more sought after by companies. I look forward skill plays a more important role than diploma for talents that are still widely sought after by conventional companies in Indonesia," said Novistiar.

Online learning platforms are also trying to cut the costs of university education and further education which are still very large. They try to eliminate the perception that online learning is "fake" with increasingly quality classes.