IM
Reviewed Jan 25, 2023
Good if you want a summary to understand what is platform.
I enjoyed the course and learned a lot from it. The structure is well organised with an excellent balance between academic content and practical examples.
Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era
This specialization is intended for innovation lovers seeking to develop an in-depth knowledge of platform models. We are all surrounded by platforms, but too often, we do not see how they differ from traditional organizations to create and capture value. Through 4 courses, you will learn how to leverage platforms to foster innovation, create a start-up, or develop new platform products or services in established firms. In doing so, you will develop a relevant mindset for the fast-changing times we are living in. Technologies like the Metaverse, Generative AI and other disruptive technologies are challenging our businesses and our daily life as we know it…platform thinking will help us in coping with them!
Status: Business Modeling
Status: Entrepreneurship
BeginnerSpecialization
Top reviews across Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era
JD
Reviewed Dec 29, 2022
I enjoyed the examples, interviews, and reading assignments. The course could use more quizzes to reinforce learning.
MY
Reviewed Apr 21, 2023
Most informative. Full in variety of content. Explained all aspects in detail.
P
Reviewed Mar 14, 2025
Thank you very much. Course is very well organized with lot of new knowledge to learn!
UM
Reviewed Mar 27, 2024
Excellent course - breaks down platforms , has good case studies and a great template for action
LZ
Reviewed May 1, 2023
An excellent course introduces platform thinking and platform business. It is a business model/logic/thinking. I recommend everyone interested in digital firms take this course.
AW
Reviewed Apr 14, 2025
Opened my mind to Value Creation in the 21st Century
CH
Reviewed Aug 23, 2023
Very short and quick, although some logic/strategies could be further developed/explained.
SK
Reviewed Jul 30, 2023
I highly recommend this exceptional course that introduces the concept of platform thinking and platform business, accompanied by interesting real-life examples that kept me engaged from start to end.
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Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Daniele
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Reviewed Apr 27, 2022Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?Zhang
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Reviewed Jan 13, 2026Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?Having taken this as part of my class requirements (IS2218, which you can see here: https://nusmods.com/courses/IS2218/digital-platforms-for-business), this did give me a crash course on the different types of platforms-as-a-business-model. Simply put, it tells you the different flavours of 'the foundation in which people can build upon' like product platforms (iPhone, your car), all the way to the 'super apps' that you see (FaceBook, Airbnb, Uber).
Shreecharan
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed Mar 18, 2024Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?The course was well paced and the topics were explained clearly with appropriate examples. The use of real-life examples made it interesting and kept me hooked till the end of the course, also the prominent guest lectures insights and experiences were valuable. Overall, an amazing course to get started with the world of Platform Thinking.
Vito
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
5.0
Reviewed Jul 27, 2023Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?This course provides strong foundations on the concept of Platform Thinking by showing its history and first evolutions, clarifying the main categorizations of platforms typologies and starting to apply the reasoning to some real cases.
Sumeyra
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed Jul 31, 2023Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?I highly recommend this exceptional course that introduces the concept of platform thinking and platform business, accompanied by interesting real-life examples that kept me engaged from start to end.
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Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed May 2, 2023Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?An excellent course introduces platform thinking and platform business. It is a business model/logic/thinking. I recommend everyone interested in digital firms take this course.
Francesco
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed Aug 4, 2023Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?Very helpful as an introduction to the topic, it clarifies the main definitions and offers many concrete examples.
Katsiaryna
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed Apr 15, 2025Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?excellent course for those interested in value creation, innovation and business models and platform economy.
Pubudu
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed Mar 15, 2025Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?Thank you very much. Course is very well organized with lot of new knowledge to learn!
ines
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed Aug 18, 2022Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?Curso muy accesible y para aclarar la nueva forma de hacer negocios
Anthony
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed Apr 15, 2025Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?Opened my mind to Value Creation in the 21st Century
Mohammad
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Reviewed Nov 27, 2023Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?شكرا stc شكرا coursera .
Ni
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed May 11, 2022Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?good
Chong
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed Aug 24, 2023Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?Very short and quick, although some logic/strategies could be further developed/explained.
Ibrahim
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
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Reviewed Jan 25, 2023Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?Good if you want a summary to understand what is platform.
David
Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?
4.0
Reviewed Aug 7, 2023Course: Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?Good overview of platforms and their power.