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Announcing several new degrees and certificates, generative AI platform features, and Coursera Hiring Solutions to better serve the community worldwide 

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Announcing several new degrees and certificates, generative AI platform features, and Coursera Hiring Solutions to better serve the community worldwide 

By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera 

Our annual Coursera Conference brings together leaders from across global higher education, industry, and governments to discuss critical trends, ecosystem collaborations, and technological advancements shaping the future of learning and work. This year’s conference, in its 11th edition, is particularly significant. The growing demand for remote jobs continues to transform the global labor market, and the astonishing rise of generative AI creates new possibilities for personalized and interactive learning. As businesses adopt generative AI to improve customer offerings and productivity, it will also create an unprecedented demand for reskilling  – with up to 49% of workers having half or more of their tasks exposed to large language models.  

Today, we’re excited to announce several new content offerings, ChatGPT-powered platform innovations, and expanded immersive learning experiences to better serve our learners and educators worldwide. Additionally, we’re launching Coursera Hiring Solutions to help connect learners with entry-level digital jobs around the world. 

Launching 8 new degrees, 3 Professional Certificates, and a growing catalog of generative AI content:

  • We’re excited to expand our portfolio of job-relevant online degrees with eight new programs in high-demand areas such as computer science, data science, and business administration. Offered by leading universities like Illinois Tech, UC Boulder, Ball State University, and SPJIMR, these additions bring our catalog to over  50 bachelor’s and master’s degrees available on the platform. Many of these programs will offer accessible pathways — including performance-based admissions with no prerequisites to serve students with or without the relevant background. With pricing under $20,000, all new degrees offer exceptional affordability and accessibility, especially well-suited for working adults. 
  • To help learners prepare for in-demand jobs, we’re launching two Entry-Level Professional Certificates from IBM in front-end development and IT project management, designed specifically for learners without a degree or industry experience, and Spark AR Developer Advanced Professional Certificate from Meta for intermediate or advanced learners. 
  • We’re also expanding immersive learning on the platform with several VR course experiences for learners. These include Courses from Duke, Peking University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Washington covering a range of skills such as public speaking, leadership, human physiology, mobility, language learning, and training for healthcare practitioners.
  • To meet the growing demand for AI skills in the workforce, Coursera is increasing its selection of AI-related courses, including a ChatGPT Teach-Out  (University of Michigan) and AI for Good Specialization (DeepLearning.AI).

Read this blog to learn more about the new degrees and content, announced at the 2023 Coursera Conference.

Ushering in a new era of personalized and interactive online learning on Coursera

Online learning has evolved from a passive experience of watching videos to active engagement through collaborative projects, quizzes, and assessments. Today, we’re excited to announce two ChatGPT-powered tools to make learning more interactive and teaching more effective on Coursera. 

  • COURSERA COACH – Learners will have access to a  virtual coach, powered by generative AI, that can answer questions and share personalized feedback. Coach will be able to provide quick video lecture summaries and resources, such as a recommended clip, to help learners better understand a specific concept. Over time Coach will also support learners with career guidance and interview prep. We will start rolling out Coach to our learner population over the coming months. 
  • AI-ASSISTED COURSE BUILDING  – Based on a few simple prompts from a human author, the course-building tool will use generative AI to quickly auto-generate course content, such as overall course structure, descriptions, tags, readings, assignments, glossaries, and suggestions of relevant public content already on Coursera that could be included. This tool will be available through a pilot to select educator partners later this year. 

We’re also deploying machine learning-powered translation at scale to make learning on Coursera more accessible to our learners across the world. Over the coming months, thousands of course readings, lecture video subtitles, quizzes, assessments, peer review instructions, and discussion prompts across 2,000+ courses will be translated from English into Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Thai, and Indonesian. As of Q1 2023, more than 35 million registered learners on Coursera are in countries with these seven languages as the official language.

Read this blog to learn more about the new platform tools and features, announced at the 2023 Coursera Conference. 

Launching Coursera Hiring Solutions to connect learners with jobs  

Broadband connectivity, online learning, and remote work opportunities are unlocking new ways for skilled individuals to participate in the global economy, regardless of their location or prior experience. Increasingly, employers are considering skills-based hiring to address talent shortages and boost their workplace diversity.  However,  verifying a candidate’s skill remains challenging, especially for entry-level roles, when a career starter or switcher may lack a college degree or relevant prior work experience.

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Coursera Hiring Solutions (Beta), our skills-based recruitment service that matches industry-trained, job-ready talent for companies filling entry-level digital roles. With Coursera Hiring Solutions: 

  • Job seekers can develop the skills and credentials they need to be considered for entry-level, digital jobs – and they can use their Skills Profile to showcase their job readiness to employers with credentials, assessments, projects, and more. 
  • Recruiters can use the Talent Dashboard to view pre-qualified entry-level talent all in one place, with filters for skills and credentials to identify candidates that meet their unique sourcing requirements. They can also verify candidate skill proficiency at scale with job-aligned assessments. 

We’ve launched the solution in India to learners and a select number of employers, with plans to expand to the US in the coming months. 

Read this blog to learn more about Coursera Hiring Solutions, announced at the 2023 Coursera Conference.

The pandemic has propelled the adoption of online learning and remote work at an unprecedented scale, creating new opportunities for talent worldwide. Generative AI once again reminds us that relentless change will force everyone to continually learn and adapt. Together with our educator partners, we’re committed to helping learners and institutions turn change and disruption into more equal opportunity for everyone.

Announcing Coursera Hiring Solutions to connect learners with entry-level digital jobs 

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Announcing Coursera Hiring Solutions to connect learners with entry-level digital jobs 

By Shravan Goli, Chief Operating Officer

Broadband connectivity, online learning, and remote work are unlocking new ways for individuals to participate in the global economy, regardless of their location or prior experience. The new labor market can uncover more equitable career opportunities for job seekers with the right skills and credentials. Increasingly, employers are considering skills-based hiring to address talent shortages and boost their workplace diversity. However, verifying a candidate’s skill remains challenging, especially for entry-level roles, when a career starter or switcher may lack a college degree or relevant prior work experience.

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Coursera Hiring Solutions (Beta), our skills-based recruitment service that matches industry-trained, job-ready talent with companies filling entry-level digital roles. 

With Coursera Hiring Solutions: 

  • Job seekers can develop the skills and earn credentials they need to be considered for entry-level, digital jobs – and showcase them to employers. They can use their Skills Profile to showcase their job readiness with credentials, assessments, projects, and more. This can include entry-level Professional Certificates from leading companies like Google, Meta, and IBM, skill proficiency assessments, and projects that allow job seekers to demonstrate their skills to employers with work samples. 
  • Employers can expand and diversify their candidate pool by gaining access to industry-trained, job-ready talent. Recruiters can use the Talent Dashboard to view pre-qualified entry-level talent, all in one place, with filters to identify candidates that meet their unique sourcing requirements. They can also verify candidate skill proficiency at scale with role-based skills assessments and use projects to evaluate a candidate’s ability to apply their skills in realistic on-the-job scenarios.
  • Universities and governments can strengthen employment outcomes by helping job seekers demonstrate job readiness and unlock career opportunities outside their local community. 

Job seekers can use their Skills Profile to showcase their job readiness with credentials, assessments, projects, and more.

Recruiters can use the Talent Dashboard to view pre-qualified entry-level talent, all in one place, with filters to identify candidates that meet their unique sourcing requirements.

Coursera Hiring Solutions is now available to learners and a select number of employers in India, with plans to expand to the US in the coming months. 

In India, 2 out of 3 employers say that a major hiring challenge is finding applicants with the right skills for the job – a trend likely to rise with a growing skills gap and rapid population growth. Leading Indian employers, including Axis Bank are piloting the offering to address this challenge by uncovering talent from campuses across India, such as Graphic Era Deemed to be University, K L Deemed To Be University, and Chandigarh University.

Axis Bank has implemented an inclusive hiring approach that evaluates candidates based on their skill set, instead of subjective criteria like company “culture fit.” The company is using Coursera Hiring Solutions to identify and recruit talent based on skills, rather than relying solely on formal qualifications such as having a college degree, or limiting candidates to certain cities or colleges.

“We are excited to leverage Coursera Hiring Solutions to access their pool of industry-certified campus learners and recruit entry-level talent faster and at scale. This partnership provides us with a unique opportunity to reach learners across the country to build a more inclusive and diverse workforce, aligning with our strategy of hiring and training skilled talent.”

–Rajkamal Vempati, Head of Human Resources at Axis Bank

“With the hiring solution from Coursera, we’re able to augment our placement program and create more opportunities for success in new economy careers. The Professional Certificates help our students build and showcase their skills, giving them a competitive edge with employers seeking candidates for high-demand tech roles.”

– Dr. Durgaprasad Gangodkar, Dean-International Affairs and Professor at Graphic Era Deemed to be University

“Coursera’s high-quality career training from industry leaders allowed me to build a competitive skills profile and gain visibility among top recruiters that landed me my dream job as a software developer at Axis Bank in a highly competitive industry.”

– Anagha Bhardwaj, Graphic Era Deemed to be University graduate and now a software developer at Axis Bank

Rapid technological shifts have created a qualified talent shortage, causing employers to look beyond traditional hiring pools and degree requirements to fulfill open roles. Global companies such as Google, IBM, and EY have adopted skills-based hiring to expand and diversify their talent pipelines – and roughly 90% of employers using skills-based hiring have reduced their time and cost to hire and increased workplace diversity. According to a global Coursera 2022 survey, 97% of employers are considering following suit to address skilled talent shortages.  

We’re delighted to present Hiring Solutions, an innovative approach to connecting learners with entry-level digital jobs, and advance our efforts to make skills-based hiring a reality.

For more information, visit coursera.org/hiring-solutions. If you are an India-based Coursera for Business or Government customer interested in joining the Beta, please reach out to your customer success manager.

Expanding immersive learning: Coursera launches new VR course experiences from leading universities and AR content from Meta

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Expanding immersive learning: Coursera launches new VR course experiences from leading universities and AR content from Meta

By Shravan Goli, Chief Operating Officer, Coursera 

Augmented, mixed, and virtual realities are poised to reshape education and work. The global markets for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) specifically are projected to reach $88 billion by 2026. 

Today, we’re excited to announce new VR-enabled course experiences from Duke University, Peking University, and the University of Washington, which harness the power of VR to make learning even more engaging. Additionally, to help learners develop job-relevant AR skills, we’ve launched a new AR Professional Certificate and Specialization from Meta. The new experiences and content are available to learners on Coursera today. 

Experience new VR features in popular courses from leading universities 

Three popular courses in human physiology, Chinese language, and public speaking now have VR experiences to help learners engage with concepts more deeply. The VR additions complement the courses’ existing lecture videos, readings, and assessments, are designed for learners of all educational backgrounds, and increase in difficulty as a learner progresses through the course material. They can be experienced via desktop or most VR headsets and are available in both paid and audited versions of each course. Coursera worked closely with Duke, Peking, and the University of Washington to create these new experiences, along with support from Meta. 

Introductory Human Physiology from Duke University: Learners will be transported through different physiological systems to develop a holistic understanding of the human body. From being immersed within the walls of a blood vessel to measuring a patient’s blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer device, the course’s VR components will provide up-close views and gamified tasks to deepen key concepts and vocabulary, specifically around the topic of blood pressure. 

Chinese for Beginners from Peking University: This course teaches beginner-level Mandarin Chinese for basic daily conversations, such as ordering food or discussing hobbies. Through VR, learners will virtually travel to a Chinese market and interact with native Chinese speakers to practice listening, speaking, pronunciation, and applying vocabulary.

Introduction to Public Speaking from the University of Washington: Learners can hone their skills in realistic environments via VR, beginning backstage with speech practice and preparation techniques before delivering their final speech in front of an audience. They’ll have the opportunity to change venue type (auditorium or conference room), adjust audience attributes (restless or calm), and receive feedback and coaching from the professor in real time. By performing a short speech in VR, learners can track improvements in self-awareness, technique, and confidence.

These new experiences expand the immersive coursework on Coursera. The University of Michigan (U-M) already offers courses in health equity, the future of mobility, and giving effective feedback that use extended reality (XR) on Coursera. Each U-M course includes immersive 360-videos, allowing learners to interact with course material in new ways. Together with our university and industry partners, we’re excited to continue rolling out new immersive learning content over the coming months and years. Partners interested in adding immersive components to their courses can contact their Coursera Partnership Manager to learn more.

Learn how to build AR experiences with new content from Meta

Meta is launching a new Professional Certificate and Specialization on Coursera to help learners build in-demand, job-relevant AR skills. Both are available today to learners globally and, upon completion of either one, learners will gain exclusive access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board, which includes 200+ employers looking to source talent through Meta learning programs. 

  • Meta AR Developer Professional Certificate: This advanced, six-course certificate teaches learners about AR, including the nuances of AR within social media, browsers, and mobile apps. Learners will explore how to build AR applications for marketing, education, gaming, and entertainment, using the latest tools including Unity, Meta Spark, Vuforia, Playcanvas, and more. The certificate is designed for learners with software development experience. To get the requisite background, learners can first take Meta’s entry-level Front-End Developer certificate on Coursera.  

Last year Meta also created What is the Metaverse?, a free, beginner-level course to help make sense of the metaverse and illustrate how both individuals and companies might participate in it. It’s attracted more than 45,000 global enrollments since launching on Coursera in late 2022. 

Download the free Coursera app in the Quest Store and start your immersive learning journey today. 

Unleashing the next chapter of personalized and interactive online learning with generative AI, machine learning, and virtual reality

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New products, tools, and features will help enhance educator and learner experiences on Coursera

By Shravan Goli, Chief Operating Officer, Coursera 

Today, we’re excited to announce several new platform features to support and empower the needs of learners, partners, and organizations around the world. From personalized coaching and expanded course translations to seamless course building and ever-faster grading tools, these innovations mark a new chapter for teaching and learning on Coursera and our vision for generative AI in online learning. 

Want to dive deeper into Coursera’s vision for generative AI in learning?
Check out the “The Future of Learning and Work: Creating More Equal Opportunity in a More Digital World” session at Coursera Conference 2023 to hear from Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO, and Coursera product leaders about generative AI tools and features in development, including demos of early product prototypes. 

Building a highly personalized learner experience

Every learner on Coursera has unique needs and goals when it comes to their learning journey. We are particularly excited to share new tools and features designed to create even more personalization along each of these journeys.

  • COURSERA COACH POWERED BY GENERATIVE AI– Learners will have access to a virtual coach, powered by generative AI, that can answer questions and share personalized feedback. The coach will also be able to provide quick video lecture summaries and resources, such as a recommended clip, to help learners better understand a specific concept. Pilot launching in the coming months.
  • ML-POWERED TRANSLATIONS – To make the platform more accessible, we are deploying machine learning at scale so learners take coursework in their own language. Over the coming months, thousands of course readings, lecture video subtitles, quizzes, assessments, peer review instructions, and discussion prompts across 2,000+ courses will be translated from English into Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Thai, and Indonesian. 
  • FLEXIBLE VIEWING IN GUIDED PROJECTS – Coursera offers over 3,500 Guided Projects focused on building and practicing job-ready skills. Now, to provide even more flexibility in these Guided Projects, learners can watch instructional videos side-by-side with their cloud workspace or in a separate window, depending on their preferred screen setup.

Helping educators create more engaging content faster and at scale

We know partners and organizations want to offer engaging content to learners in a scalable way. That’s why we’ve designed tools and features to make every step of the content creation process easier, while also expanding the modes for educational delivery on Coursera.

  • AI-ASSISTED COURSE BUILDING POWERED BY GENERATIVE AI – Based on a few simple inputs from a human author, a new set of AI-powered features can auto-generate course content  — such as overall course structure, readings, assignments, and glossaries — to help educators dramatically reduce the time and cost of producing high-quality content. Pilot launching later this year.
  • VR COURSE EXPERIENCES – Educators can now incorporate virtual reality (VR) components into their courses to help learners engage with content more deeply, whether that’s practicing a speech in front of a simulated audience or touring the interior of a blood vessel. Learners can access these immersive experiences via desktop or most VR headsets. Read more about new VR capabilities for educators.
  • ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AT SCALE – Newly launched and expanded features support increased academic integrity and rigor on the platform. Among these new features are the Coursera for Campus plagiarism portal where educators can examine plagiarism metrics and handle learner appeals, ID verification to confirm learners are who they say they are, and enhanced plagiarism detection capabilities on course assessments. In the coming months, we’ll also be rolling out the ability to improve assessment robustness with hybrid-live proctoring capabilities
  • QUICK GRADER – The grading process just got easier with intuitive navigation and keyboard shortcuts. Quick Grader also enables educators to seamlessly render uploaded assignments to review alongside grading rubrics. Educators can also now provide targeted yet scalable feedback with reusable comments and enhance feedback to learners using rich text to include hyperlinks, formulas, or code blocks. All features are currently available in beta to degree partners.
  • IMPROVED AUTHORING CAPABILITIES – The authoring experience is now even faster and more customizable for all course authors with Rich Text Editor 2.0 and a revamped Version History. New capabilities include embedded plug-ins with Readings, improved formatting features, and easier editing for math formulas, alt text, and accessibility descriptions, to name a few. 

Today we also unveiled Coursera Hiring Solutions (Beta), our skills-first recruitment platform that matches industry-trained, job-ready talent with companies filling entry-level digital roles. Coursera Hiring Solutions, together with the tools and features highlighted above, help propel our broader mission to make high-quality education more accessible for learners, educators, and organizations around the world. 

* Planned pilot, launch dates, and features referenced are subject to change. Further, these statements are not guarantees and purchasing decisions should not be made on the basis of forthcoming features.

Announcing 8 degrees, 3 Professional Certificates, and a growing catalog of generative AI content to help learners build skills of the future 

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Announcing 8 degrees, 3 Professional Certificates, and a growing catalog of generative AI content to help learners build skills of the future 

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera

Digital transformation, automation, and globalization continue to profoundly reshape the labor market and the world at large. With the rise of generative AI, this change is happening at an even more accelerated pace – up to 49% of workers could have half or more of their tasks exposed to large language models. To help learners adapt to this new future, Coursera is announcing new degrees, Professional Certificates, and other content offerings from leading universities and industry educators. 

We’re also excited to welcome 16 new partners to the Coursera community. Universities such as Anáhuac University Network (Red de Universidad Anáhuac), Ball State University, Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), London Business School, and S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), and industry experts including Akamai Technologies, American Psychology Association, Cisco, Epic Games, Fractal Analytics Inc, Keller Williams, MedCerts, Moderna, Novartis, Unilever, and Zoho will help us deliver world-class programs to learners everywhere. 

Introducing 8 new career-focused degree programs, each affordably priced under $20,000

Degrees remain the most valuable credential for social and economic mobility, but learners need programs that are flexible, affordable, and accessible. We are excited to expand our portfolio of world-class online degrees with eight new programs from leading universities, bringing Coursera’s catalog to more than 50 bachelor’s and master’s degrees. With pricing under $20,000, all new degrees offer exceptional affordability and accessibility, especially well-suited for working adults. 

Illinois Tech is a nationally ranked private university that is committed to expanding access to job-relevant education – and known for graduates that receive a 90% employment rate within six months of graduation.  Together, we are announcing four industry-aligned degrees, which all feature performance-based admissions with no prerequisites or applications required. These programs are expected to begin their first cohorts in August 2023:

  • Master of Business Administration from Illinois Tech – This program prepares students for management careers in the technology space. In addition to core courses in finance, marketing, and digital transformation, students can also choose from a variety of electives in AI, data science, cybersecurity, and more.
  • Master of Science in Data Science from Illinois Tech – Students will learn how to make sense of data using a blend of high-level mathematics, statistics, and computer science. The curriculum will include industry partner content to provide students with real-world experience. Graduates will be prepared for data science careers in business or industry.
  • Master of Science in Information Technology from Illinois Tech – This program covers new and emerging information technologies, their application and integration, and the administrative practices used in their effective management. Taught by experienced faculty using a hands-on, reality-based approach, the curriculum is a blend of theoretical content and practical application with projects and laboratory-based instruction. Graduates will be prepared for careers in such areas as IT management, database administration, operations research, and more.
  • Bachelor of Information Technology from Illinois Tech – Designed for students with any associate’s degree or at least 61 credit hours, this bachelor completion program will prepare graduates for careers in IT or cloud computing. The curriculum will introduce students to contemporary operating systems, hardware, systems programming, cloud technologies, and more.

“As a nationally ranked university with expertise in tech-driven fields, Illinois Tech is among the leaders in the state and the nation in providing students from diverse backgrounds with a world-class education that changes their lives. This partnership with Coursera further positions Illinois Tech as both an opportunity engine and university of the future—one that offers a powerful, relevant, digital education anytime, anywhere. We are proud to offer an accessible education that enables learners throughout the world to shape the future of technology.” – Kenneth T. Christensen, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Illinois Tech. 

Ball State University, an Indiana-based public research institution committed to serving learners throughout their lifetime educational journey, is nationally-recognized as a leader in delivering high-quality online programs. Today, we are announcing two job-aligned degrees from Ball State University that feature performance-based admissions with no prerequisites or application required. The first cohorts are expected to begin in August 2023.

  • Master of Science in Computer Science from Ball State University – This program, built specifically for learners with non-technical backgrounds, emphasizes hands-on learning experience in high-demand areas such as machine learning, data analytics, cybersecurity, and software engineering. Students can also deepen their knowledge in more specialized areas with electives such as AI, web development, and data visualization. The curriculum will incorporate industry content to enhance career outcomes, preparing graduates for roles in software development, network and systems engineering, and more. 
  • Master of Science in Data Science from Ball State University – In this program, also designed for learners with non-technical backgrounds, students will not only gain strong foundations in math, computer science, and statistics, but also hands-on experience in big data that they can apply immediately in their careers. The curriculum, which will incorporate industry content from SAS Institute, Inc. and others, will focus on high-demand skills in data science, machine learning, predictive modeling, and more. Graduates will be prepared for careers in fields such as business analysis, data analysis, and business intelligence. 

“For almost 25 years, Ball State University has been at the forefront of offering quality, innovative online programs, plus we are a top institution for social mobility. This partnership with Coursera is a natural next-step for us to expand higher education access. We are proud to offer these two new, affordable master’s degrees in high-demand fields as we respond to workforce needs in our own state of Indiana and beyond.” – Geoffrey S. Mearns, Ball State President  

University of Colorado, Boulder (CU Boulder), longtime degree partner and pioneer of performance-based admissions on the platform, is also announcing their fourth degree on Coursera:

  • Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder – This program takes a broad approach to advanced computer science with graduate-level courses in algorithms, machine learning, network systems, and more. Students can also explore interdisciplinary electives in electrical engineering, engineering management, or data science through courses from CU Boulder’s other degrees on Coursera. Graduates will be prepared for careers in software engineering, systems engineering, web development, and more. Admission is based on performance in three preliminary courses, not academic history. The first cohort is expected to begin in August 2023.

“We are excited to offer a Computer Science MS degree that uses CU Boulder’s unique and successful performance-based admissions approach on Coursera. This degree will make the modern, high-quality instruction that we provide to residential students available to a global audience.” – Bobby Schnabel, Computer Science Department External Chair & Professor at CU Boulder

As we expand our international degree portfolio, we are also proud to announce a new program from S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), the eighth degree from an Indian institution on Coursera:  

  • PGDM (Online) from SPJIMR – This two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management equips students with an integrated approach to functional management and related problem solving tools. In addition to general management courses, the curriculum includes a choice of three micro-specializations in areas such as marketing, supply chain, and finance. Students will also have the option to attend on-campus immersion days in Mumbai for academic sessions, guest lectures, and workshops. Applications for the program open in May and the first cohort is expected to begin in November 2023. 

“At the heart of SPJIMR’s PGDM Online is the belief that education should adapt to the needs of learners, and not the other way around. SPJIMR enables participants to pursue higher education on their own terms, fitting their studies around their busy lives, thanks to the flexibility of online learning. The course is designed to be accessible, convenient, and above all, responsive to the needs of the participants.” – Dr. Varun Nagaraj, Dean, SPJIMR

3 new Professional Certificates from industry experts prepare learners for in-demand jobs

Designed specifically for learners without a degree or industry experience, Entry-level Professional Certificates provide learners with the skills needed to land an entry-level role in a growing career field. A recent Coursera survey found that employers are on average 72% more likely to hire a candidate who has earned an Entry-level Professional Certificate. Today, we are introducing the following new programs from leading industry experts, bringing our portfolio of Entry-Level Certificates to more than 40: 

  • Front-End Developer Entry-Level Professional Certificate from IBM – This program will provide learners with the core skills needed to develop web and front-end applications. Learners will be introduced to industry tools including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GitHub, and React and will be able to apply user interface and user experience (UI/UX) best practices and principles. Learners can pre-enroll for the program now, which is expected to launch at the end of June.
  • IT Project Manager Entry-Level Professional Certificate from IBM – This program will provide learners with the skills, tools, and portfolio to have a competitive edge in the job market as an entry-level IT project manager. In addition to developing crucial skills in project management, communication, leadership, and agile methodologies, learners will receive technical training in IT fundamentals, software engineering principles, and more. Learners can pre-enroll for the program now, which is expected to launch at the end of June.

Advanced Professional Certificates on Coursera are designed for intermediate or advanced learners that want to progress or specialize their careers. As part of our commitment to expanding immersive learning on the platform, we’re proud to launch a Spark AR Developer Certificate from Meta and a number of VR course experiences for learners: 

  • Spark AR Developer Advanced Professional Certificate from Meta – This advanced, six-course certificate teaches learners about AR, including the nuances of AR within social media, browsers, and mobile apps. Learners will explore how to build AR applications for marketing, education, gaming, and entertainment, using the latest tools including Unity, Meta Spark, Vuforia, Playcanvas, and more. The certificate is designed for learners with software development experience. To get the requisite background, learners can first take Meta’s entry-level Front-End Developer certificate on Coursera.  

Expanding our portfolio of AI content, including generative AI Teach Outs and Guided Projects 

As generative AI takes the world by storm, learners are looking for content that helps them understand this revolutionary technology and how to apply it in their work. We have launched several new pieces of content to meet this growing demand for AI skills:

  • AI for Good Specialization from DeepLearning.AI – Created in partnership with the Microsoft AI for Good lab, this program will showcase how AI is being leveraged to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Experts will share how they are driving AI initiatives that address social and environmental issues from mitigating climate change to supporting disaster response efforts. By the end of the program, learners will understand how to combine human and machine intelligence for positive real-world impact, and ensure AI initiatives are effective and achieve the right outcomes. Learners can pre-enroll for the new Specialization, which is expected to launch at the end of May.
  • ChatGPT Teach Out from University of Michigan – This Teach-Out introduces learners to AI and explains how large language models and chatbots like ChatGPT work. Learners will better understand the ethical use of AI, the implications of authorship, and how tools like ChatGPT might be utilized and regulated moving forward.

As reskilling and upskilling become an even bigger imperative in an AI-enabled future, we are fortunate to partner with world-class educators to help learners and institutions thrive in a digital economy. 

Click here to read about several other announcements made at Coursera Conference 2023.

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