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Word of the Day: manga
This word has appeared in 71 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
‘I Was a Small, Sticky God of Summer’: The Week 6 Winner of Our Summer Reading Contest
Joel Raj, 17, writes about a messy peach dessert by Yotam Ottolenghi that called him back to the “chin-dribbling freedom” of his childhood.
Coursera-AWS Research Reveals Tech Leaders Prioritizing Cloud, AI Skills to Drive Transformation
By Mustafa Furniturewala, Chief Technology Officer, Coursera
Today’s technology leaders face unprecedented transformation challenges as cloud and AI reshape how technical work is performed. To understand how technology leaders are navigating these challenges, Coursera has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to survey senior technology executives leading digital transformation initiatives. The results, released today in the new report From Cloud to AI: How Tech Leaders Are Investing in Skills Development to Drive Transformation, reveal how these senior decision-makers are prioritizing skills development demands, balancing AI implementation and human capabilities, and structuring their transformation roadmaps.
Key findings:
- For tech leaders, it’s not just about AI. Though both cloud and GenAI transformation are key three-year goals, tech leaders are prioritizing the development of foundational skills like cloud, data, and cybersecurity alongside AI skills.
- The majority of technology leaders agree that Cloud (95%) and GenAI (91%) transformation are key business goals for the next three years.
- When identifying critical skills for the next three years, leaders prioritize cloud skills (63%), data skills (58%), cybersecurity skills (54%), and AI skills (47%).
- The number one driver of urgency for skills development among technology leaders is keeping pace with technology.
- Technology leaders are preparing for automation to transform their teams, workflows, and workplace demands. Respondents expect that they and their teams will see up to half of their tasks automated by AI within three years, while 86% anticipate that at least one-fifth of their organization’s code will be AI-generated or AI-assisted in the same time frame.
- Nearly every respondent anticipates some of their own tasks will be augmented with AI within the next three years, and more than half (52%) anticipate that 30-50% of their own tasks will be automated—freeing up time for more strategic work. This is mirrored in how technology leaders (53%) anticipate the automation of tasks will impact the teams that they manage.
- Nearly all (99%) respondents anticipate that their codebases will be partially AI generated or developed with AI assistance in the next 3 years—and 86% percent of tech leaders anticipate that up to 20 to 50% of their codebase will be either AI-generated or developed with AI assistance.
- More than three quarters of respondents (78%) believe that all technical roles addressed in this survey will be impacted in some way by task automation due to developments in AI in the next three years. Software developer (42%) and systems developer roles (41%) are anticipated to experience the greatest degree of impact.
- Despite increasing levels of automation, leaders emphasize that human contributions remain irreplaceable: 88% say AI transformation goals will not succeed without greater investment in talent development.
- Sixty-three percent of technology leaders agree that non-technical teams consistently underestimate the resources and training needed to achieve GenAI objectives.
- Most technology leaders (72%) expect new hires, regardless of their specific role, to understand how generative AI could be applied to their work tasks; however, a similar number of leaders (74%) acknowledge they cannot depend on new hires alone to fulfill AI skills gaps.
- Eighty-eight percent of leaders agree that planned AI investments will not succeed without increasing investments in training, and 77% recognize that upskilling is essential to realizing transformation goals over the next 12-18 months.
- The majority of technology leaders (86%) report moderate to significant productivity increases from skills development, with enhanced performance (72%), greater workforce agility (67%), and increased employee engagement (59%) as top benefits.
- Tech leaders believe training is most valuable when it simulates real-world challenges—prioritizing practical, hands-on learning experiences that provide employees with an opportunity to immediately apply learned skills.
- Most technology leaders believe that hands-on practice applying new skills (60%), high-quality content authored by industry experts (56%), and being able to customize training content for team needs (55%) are critically important factors when it comes to choosing an online learning platform.
- When creating hands-on learning experiences for technical teams, most technology leaders prioritize provision of real-world projects that are directly relevant to work (60%), practical skills assessments (56%), and risk-free experimentation (51%) as the most valuable elements.
Our global study, conducted between March and April 2025, captures insights from over 750 director-level or higher leaders in IT, product, and engineering, working at large enterprise organizations with more than 1,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $100M USD. Their responses offer strategic insights into how organizations are seeking to successfully integrate cloud infrastructure, AI capabilities, and talent development to drive competitive advantage in an increasingly automated future.
Access the full set of insights from the Technology Leaders’ Survey here.
New Feature: Stay on Top of Your Mental Health with Regular Check-Ins
Work isn’t what it used to be. Roles are shifting, expectations are rising, and stress is showing up in new and unfamiliar ways. Now more than ever, it is time to consider how your job is impacting your mental health.
At Alison, we believe that personal and professional growth exist together. That’s why we are excited to announce the latest addition to our Mental Wellbeing Assessment, developed in partnership with Welliba. This new feature allows you to retake your workplace Mental Wellbeing Assessment whenever you need to, keeping your wellbeing front and centre.
The assessment puts you in control of your growth journey because you can track your progress over time and note the changes. You will also be able to see how you fare against other Alison Learners in your own country or globally.
Curious about how regular assessments can help you? Here’s why regular check-ins make all the difference.
What Is a Mental Wellbeing Assessment?
First things first, a wellbeing assessment is a structured set of questions to measure your mental, emotional, and sometimes physical health. It provides a snapshot of your overall state of wellbeing at a specific period in time.
The assessment uses a mix of self-reported responses, psychological tools, and sometimes physiological metrics. It evaluates several dimensions of life, such as:
- Emotional wellbeing
- Levels of stress
- Work-life satisfaction
- Personal growth
- Social connections
- Health habits
Whether you are trying to understand how to assess your wellbeing or need to assess someone else’s, a wellbeing assessment provides data-backed insights to help you make better decisions.
Why Are Wellbeing Assessments Important?
The simple answer to this is that if you’re not aware of how you’re really doing, it’s hard to know what needs attention or how much progress you’ve made.
With life constantly changing, so do your needs, stressors, and sources of joy. That’s why taking a wellbeing assessment just once isn’t enough. It has to be something done over time so that you can track your progress.
So, why take a wellbeing assessment in the first place? Here are some of the key benefits:
- Self-awareness: Understand your emotional and mental patterns.
- Early intervention: Identify signs of burnout or mental strain before they get worse.
- Goal alignment: Appreciate life changes (new job, new relationship, relocation) that are affecting your wellbeing.
- Motivation: Measure your progress, reinforcing positive habits.
How to Keep Track of Your Workplace Mental Health
With the update to our Mental Wellbeing Assessment, regularly checking in on your wellbeing is simple and accessible. Our Welliba-powered tool allows you to take the same assessment as often as you need to, empowering you to stay on top of your mental wellbeing.
Here’s how you can stay on top of your wellbeing regularly:
- Set a reminder: Give yourself a timeline to get things done and set a reminder to reassess.
- Use the same tool (like Alison’s wellbeing assessment): This will ensure that you can see genuine progress on matters that may have been an issue in the past.
- Reflect: Take a moment to review your results and see how they’ve changed over time.
- Act: Take steps towards making changes, whether it’s seeking help, making lifestyle changes, or celebrating your growth.
By making wellbeing assessments a part of your wellness routine, you develop a habit of proactive selfcare.
A Closer Look at Alison’s Wellbeing Assessment Tool
Alison’s wellbeing assessment is powered by Welliba, a well-known, cutting-edge employee wellbeing company, consisting of a global team of group of occupational psychologists, privacy professionals, HR, UX and IT experts. We have integrated this tool into our platform, allowing everyone, everywhere, to access it at no cost.
You can:
✅ Enjoy a user-friendly experience.
✅ Trust a scientifically formulated approach.
✅ Answer results-driven questions that dig deeper.
✅ Discover clear, meaningful insights.
✅ Retake the assessment whenever you need to.
Whether you’re an individual, manager or organisation, our assessment offers an easy way to start your personal development journey.
Small Habit, Big Impact
Tracking your wellbeing should become routine, just like checking your bank balance or making your bed. When you do it regularly, it can have a transformative impact on your growth and development.
Making regular wellbeing assessments a part of your life can help you identify shifts early, build resilience, and make more conscious decisions about your life. With this new feature, you now have the power to monitor your mental and emotional health on your terms.
Start checking in. Not just once, but whenever you need to. Assess your wellbeing for free on Alison.
Word of the Day: mystify
This word has appeared in six articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
What’s New at Codecademy: Certification Prep & Skills Training Updates
Welcome to our centralized hub for all new course launches and updates at Codecademy. Here, you’ll find an up-to-date record of what’s new so you can easily discover fresh learning opportunities, figure out who a course is best suited for, or just jump right in and start.
We’re always launching new courses and fine-tuning our learning environment so you can stay ahead of emerging tech trends and build the skills that are in demand right now. Bookmark this blog and check back regularly — we’ll update this anytime there’s a new launch you need to know about.
Use the links below to skip to the week or update you’re interested in.
Want to see all our courses in one place? Browse the catalog to find courses and paths, filter by level and topic (or sort by “Most recent” to see the newest launches). You can also chat with the AI Learning Assistant to build a learning plan that helps you reach your goals.
July 28, 2025
What’s new
We’ve added 40+ new learning paths to our catalog, including prep for intermediate and advanced certification exams (think AWS Certified DevOps Engineer and Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate) as well as skill-building for specific tools like Snowflake and Terraform.
There are now 35 certification prep paths for intermediate and advanced certifications in AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA, Oracle SQL, CBAP, and more.
- New Microsoft certifications
- New CompTIA certifications
- New Google certifications
The remaining 9 new skill paths focused on applied learning in IT, DevOps, and data engineering.
Who these paths are for
Our new paths are designed to support you on your career journey with professional, certification-focused training. From cloud architecture and data engineering to DevOps, cybersecurity, business analysis, or IT project management, you can find a route that helps you advance and specialize. These paths are best for:
- Mid-career professionals seeking to deepen expertise and gain relevant credentials.
- Teams aiming to upskill in cloud, data, security, and DevOps.
- Anyone who wants to earn certifications from leading providers like AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud.
Last updated: July 2025
Word of the Day: lagniappe
This word has appeared in four articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Confidence and Control: Grasp Essential Life Skills With New “Adulting” Hub
Do you ever feel ill-equipped to handle all the challenges of adult life? Our new “Adulting” Hub is here to help with free online courses. While the term “Adulting” is sardonic, in reality, navigating life’s challenges is no joke. Housing, social media overload and the pressures of work and study are all stressors. According to a YoungMinds study, 90% of young people worry about earning enough money to support themselves, while 93% of young adults have been stressed to the point of overwhelm, according to the UK’s Mental Health Foundation.
Our “Adulting” Hub may not be a magic pill for all life’s ills, but it is packed with practical, accessible life skills courses that will help you face real-world challenges, from managing personal finances and maintaining a home to fostering mental wellbeing and advancing a career. Best of all, it is completely free! For Gen Z skills and Millennial life skills, dive into sections covering:
- Home & Kitchen: Mastering living spaces, cooking and baking, and basic repairs.
- Personal Finance: Budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding credit.
- Wellbeing: Stress management, building healthy habits, and fostering mental health.
- Personal Development: Self-improvement, goal setting, emotional intelligence, and productivity.
- Thinking Skills: Enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Communication & Relationships: Boosting personal and professional connections.
- Practical Life Skills: Hands-on abilities like driving, car maintenance, sign language, first aid, typing, and shorthand.
- Digital & AI Skills: Mastering software and AI tools to boost your efficiency.
- Career & Professional Growth: Covering job searches, workplace skills, promotions, and academic and professional writing.
“The word “Adulting” might be a bit jokey, but behind it lies a significant need for training in the everyday skills that are crucial for thriving as an adult,” said Fiona Rutherford, Publishing Editor at Alison, who curated the hub. “We have selected a diverse range of high-quality courses that directly address the real-world challenges faced by Millennials and Gen Zs today. Having said that, the “Adulting” Hub is a toolkit for confident living, whatever your age.”
The “Adulting” Hub reinforces Alison’s commitment to breaking down barriers to education. The courses are available in various formats, including text, video, and slides, ensuring diverse learning styles are accommodated. Users can also download the Alison app for the option of continuing courses offline – perfect for those with intermittent internet connections. Why not enrol today and begin taking control of your own destiny! Explore the “Adulting” Hub now.
