How Data Analytics Is Revolutionizing Work
Transformation is achieved through numbers, and nowhere is that understanding more important than in the exploding field of data science. Data is to this century what fossil fuel was to the last: an accelerator of growth, disruption and change. Today’s world bristles with connected sensors in everything from wristwatches to wind turbines, which collect and…
Coursera Welcomes Rich Jacquet as Chief People Officer
The key to success for any company is its people. At Coursera, we’ve been fortunate to work with some of the brightest and most mission-driven talent in the industry, and over the past six years, this has translated into rapid growth across the entire business, including our employee base. While we are proud of the…
Career stories from inside Coursera
In 2019, we’re celebrating all the ways a person can find their #CourseToSuccess. There are many different paths you can take to launch a successful career, and we asked our team to share the journey that led them to Coursera. We hope their stories inspire you to take the next step toward a career you’ll…
Unlock the Power of Data with Python: University of Michigan Offers New Programming Specializations...
Python is one of the fastest-growing programming languages, and a main driver of its popularity is data science. Due to its easy learning curve, a rich set of libraries and tools, and strong community support, Python is used widely by data scientists. The University of Michigan has launched two new Python Specializations in partnership with…
Coursera and Google Cloud Partner to Address Cloud Security Skills Deficit
Virtually every company has transitioned to some form of cloud to enable a more agile and efficient business operation. With all the benefits that come with the cloud, businesses also need to proactively plan against any potential information security threats. However, a short supply of skilled talent and training has left tens of thousands of…
How Emanuela is applying big data to clinical research
Emanuela Manea is a General Pediatrician with 8 years of experience practicing medicine in the European Union. She recently completed a Fellowship in Inherited Metabolic Disorders in London, where she continues to work as Consultant in General Paediatrics. Ever since medical school, I have been fascinated by cellular signalling and its pathology. This was…
