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By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Generative AI is the most sought-after skill on Coursera. However, to fully harness its potential and boost national competitiveness, it’s crucial that we invest in AI education for the public sector workforce.  Today, I’m pleased to announce AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector…

By Marni Baker Stein As online enrollment outpaces on-campus programs at nearly half of U.S. institutions, universities are continuing expanding their online catalogs. The 200+ universities on Coursera recently reached a major milestone, amassing more than 200 million course enrollments. Building on this momentum, nine new universities joined Coursera in 2024, including Clemson University, IMD…

By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO Today, the World Economic Forum published the Future of Jobs Report 2025, revealing that shifts in technology, the economy, demographics, and the green transition will dramatically reshape labor markets worldwide. By 2030, 92 million jobs will be displaced, and 170 million new ones will be created, a net increase of…

By Mashrur Khan and Alexandra Urban Coursera is dedicated to providing an exceptional online learning experience tailored to the individual needs of our learners. With this goal in mind, we created Coursera Coach, our AI-powered learning assistant rooted in pedagogical and tutoring best practices.  Coursera Coach offers interactive guidance to help learners master course concepts…

A collection of stories from the University of London programEarning the MSc in Cyber Security from the University of London is a transformative experience for students from many backgrounds. Because every student enrolls with unique motivations and aspirations, they each have something different to say about their time during and after the program. Together, their…

Before we dive into this week’s topic, we must share: Coursera Plus is 30% off for a limited time. With this subscription, you’ll have unlimited access to thousands of courses from top universities and industry leaders like Vanderbilt University, Google, and IBM. This is a particularly good deal if you’re planning on pursuing a Professional…

By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO Coursera  Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the Saudi Generative AI and Tech Freelancers programs, a collaboration between Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Coursera, and the National eLearning Center.  These programs aim to equip Saudi citizens with the in-demand skills needed to thrive in…

In our last issue, we continued our exploration of practical AI skills by looking at some simple but effective prompting methods that can help improve your generative AI results. Today, we’re taking a break from the tech talk to dive into some much-needed real talk about work. Specifically, we’re exploring tips for re-engaging with work…

In our past few issues, we’ve been highlighting specific career areas, namely business management, data analytics, and cybersecurity. This week, we’re going to zoom out and return to a more widely applicable topic, AI skills. At first glance, AI skills may seem highly technical. The name alone can bring to mind mechanical and robotic imagery.…

Last week, we shared career development tips from Tony Francis, a Senior Program Manager and data analytics expert at Google. There, Francis shared insights he gleaned from his own professional journey, which saw him go from a finance and accounting major with no data analytics experience to becoming a data professional at one of the…