In a bid to power up the next generation of tech innovators and industry specialists, the Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Education has unveiled a suite of online courses spanning artificial intelligence (AI) and the emerging low-altitude economy.
According to China Media Group, the Smart Education of China platform now offers a staggering 1,455 high-quality resources, including 138 first-class university-level courses across 33 practical, in-demand disciplines. On top of that, a growing lineup of application-oriented micro-majors is tailored to meet fast-evolving industry needs.
Micro-majors pack a punch in a compact package. As defined by China Youth Daily, these are specialized sets of core courses focusing on a single academic or applied field—think data science bootcamps or drone technology labs. They don’t grant a full degree, but students who complete the coursework receive a recognized certificate.
The proof is in the placement. Survey data shows that over 80 percent of provincial university graduates who pursued micro-majors say these targeted programs boosted their practical skills and played a key role in securing jobs after graduation.
With AI transforming sectors from healthcare to finance and the low-altitude economy unlocking new possibilities for drones in logistics, agriculture, and beyond, this push by the Chinese mainland’s education ministry offers a glimpse of how flexible, focused learning is reshaping career pathways—faster and smarter than ever before.
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