Pedagogically Engineered
No boring lecture videos. No tedious textbooks. Just delighful, AI-powered interactive
instruction designed to make learning dramatically simpler and faster.
The Active Learning Edge
With decades of experience in educational technology, as well as pedagogical conviction in experiential learning, Valar has reinvented adult online education with interactive, mobile-first learning we call "Active Learning." The result? Students learn faster, retain the knowledge better, and stay on course for graduation.
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AI-Accelerated Platform
Our Active Learning approach with expert faculty support, is enhanced by advanced AI, creating a deeply personalized experience. Whether you need clarification on complex concepts, reminders for key milestones, or opportunities to explore topics further, AI provides tailored support at every step. As you engage with the curriculum, it adapts to your progress, ensuring you receive precise, timely guidance—helping you learn faster and earn your degree sooner.
Mastery-Based Progression
Traditional passive learning—watching video lectures or reading lengthy text—is a thing of the past. At Valar, lessons are highly interactive, requiring continuous engagement for students to progress. Each 5-10 minute module builds upon the last, reinforcing prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. This mastery-based approach ensures that students actively test their understanding and advance with confidence.
Don’t Teach and Test...
Traditional online education often mirrors the least effective aspects of classroom instruction—delivering information passively and then testing comprehension. We set out to challenge this model with a study comparing Valar’s instructional method (and its sister institution, Quantic) to edX and Khan Academy for teaching Probability and Statistics. Valar/Quantic learners were taught the material in a third of the time as it took the others, and reported higher engagement levels. When tested on the subject matter, Valar/Quantic learners had higher mean exam scores, while learners in rival programs were 5x more likely to score below 50%.
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...Test to Teach!
Our Active Learning approach with AI-personalization, puts students at the center of the learning experience. Instead of passive lectures, we act as a mentor and tutor, guiding students through activities that require critical thinking and decision-making with real-time feedback. Assessments aren’t just for evaluation—they’re integral to the learning process, reinforcing concepts and deepening understanding.
More about our efficacyActive Learning flips the old educational paradigm with
dramatic effects in both efficacy and retention.
What people are saying
“Valar is more than an EMBA program - it's a paradigm shift that offers more than I was expecting. This program is changing the world. I'm so proud to be among the pioneers!“
Karim Houni
Airbus Innovation Manager
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Omkar Walke
Swisslog, Head of Project Management, Americas
“Valar course material is relevant and engaging and collaboration with my peers has been both educational and enjoyable. Valar excels academically.“
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