By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera
The World Economic Forum predicts that 94 million digital jobs could be available all over the world by 2030 – particularly higher wage jobs in places with lower economic opportunity and growing working age populations.
To help learners everywhere develop the right skills to take advantage of these new opportunities, I’m excited to share that Samsung, Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), Keller Williams, and Fortinet have joined our partner community. We are also introducing several new Professional Certificates and adding exciting content to our Coursera Plus Library.
Four new Professional Certificates from IBM, Meta, and Keller Williams
Entry-level Professional Certificates equip learners from all backgrounds -– no college degree or prior industry experience required — with skills for in-demand, entry-level jobs in just a few months. We’re pleased to announce the following certificates from industry giants like IBM, Keller Williams, and Meta.
AI Product Manager Professional Certificate from IBM – This 10-course program teaches the fundamentals of applied and generative AI, introduces learners to adaptive and agile product management methodologies, and defines job opportunities and career paths. Learners will not only be prepared for a career in AI product management, but will also gain a strong foundation for future career development in other sectors such as healthcare, finance, logistics, e-commerce, and cybersecurity.
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Professional Certificate from IBM – Learners will build in-demand BI skills such as SQL and data management and work with the latest tools including Tableau, IBM Cognos, Google Looker, and Excel. Upon completion, learners will be armed with a portfolio of projects and a certificate from IBM to showcase their expertise. They will also gain access to resources that help in their BI Analyst job search, including resume development and interview preparation.
Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate by Keller Williams – This program from new partner Keller Williams, the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, will equip learners with the foundational models and job skills needed to excel as a real estate agent, including generating leads, interpreting market data, and managing client relationships. The five-course series is designed for those starting a career in real estate as well as current real estate professionals who want to uplevel their skillset.
Data Analyst Professional Certificate from Meta – This is Meta’s ninth Professional Certificate on Coursera and teaches skills in data collection, reporting and modeling, data SQL queries, and Python. With 100% of the program dedicated to hands-on practical training, learners gain crucial experience applying data analysis techniques to real-world scenarios.
Job-relevant courses and Specializations from new partners CFI, Fortinet, and Samsung
Data Skills for Excel Professionals Specialization from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) – CFI, a leading banking and finance training provider, has launched its first Specialization on Coursera. This three-course series will teach learners how to apply Excel’s power tools such as Power Query and Power Pivot to manipulate data, increase productivity, and create visualizations.The program will also enhance seasoned users’ ability to leverage Excel for data-driven decision making and is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to sharpen their data skills in a corporate finance.
Network Security Specialization from Fortinet – Cybersecurity leader Fortinet’s first Specialization on Coursera is designed for industry professionals who want to become specialists in network security. The five-course Specialization provides learners with a solid understanding of how to implement, manage, and support an enterprise security infrastructure composed of multiple Fortinet devices to elevate their career in cybersecurity.
Customer Care Essentials from Samsung – This course from new partner and industry leader Samsung prepares learners to provide front-of-house troubleshooting support for Samsung mobile devices. Learners in this entry-level course, which can be completed in six hours, will build the skills needed to become a Samsung mobile repair technician or customer care representative.
New content available on Coursera Plus
We’re excited to share that our Coursera Plus content portfolio now includes programs from IBM and Vanderbilt University. Popular courses such as Prompt Engineering for ChatGPTand ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis from Vanderbilt University and Developing Front-End Apps with React from IBM are now available through Coursera Plus.
Coursera Plus learners get unlimited access to more than 90% of the Coursera catalog for $59 per month, including content from our biggest industry and university partners, guided projects, and job-ready certificates.
Learn the skills you need for a new job or explore a new career by enrolling on Coursera today.
