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Riphah International University, located in Pakistan, is a private educational institution with over 25,000 students spread across multiple campuses. In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions such as Riphah were faced with unprecedented challenges. The disruptions caused by the pandemic highlighted how crucial it was for universities to swiftly enhance their…

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, staying on top of the skills demanded by the job market is more important than ever. Coursera’s third annual Job Skills Report is here to guide institutions through these dynamic changes, highlighting the essential skills and credentials that are shaping the workforce. This year’s focus extends to leadership, cybersecurity,…

By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera This month, the UNFCCC and COP Presidency is bringing together thousands of delegates, including world leaders and youth climate champions, to address urgent climate issues at the COP28 UAE Conference. As part of our participation at this year’s summit, we’re excited to announce that the COP28 Youth Climate Champion…

William’s first encounter with Coursera was through the employee training and development opportunities provided by his employer, The LEGO Group. Because of his company’s use of Coursera, William soon discovered that he could also separately explore transformational degree programs like the Bachelor of Science in General Business (BSGB) offered by the University of North Texas…

A search for higher education requires determination, resilience, and a program that fits your unique circumstances. It was a search like this that led Laura to the Bachelor of Science in General Business (BSGB) program offered by the University of North Texas (UNT) on Coursera. Let’s delve into Laura’s experience with the BSGB program, exploring…

Welcome to another special issue and our first Career Spotlight. This week, we’re exploring cybersecurity in celebration of the upcoming launch of the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate. Cybersecurity professionals protect data and computer networks from cyber attacks. There are several cybersecurity career paths, each of which is responsible for a different aspect of cybersecurity, like identifying threats,…

We are back with the second issue of our high-income skills series. Last week, we discussed how you can benefit from data analysis skills, even if you aren’t pursuing a career as a data analyst. In the comment section, Cathyann Martin emphasized the link between data analysis and good communication, saying that “being able to share the findings from the…

By: Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera Today, we are excited to announce that Coursera has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) to launch the FutureSkills4All initiative. This transformative program will provide scholarships for upskilling and reskilling thousands of citizens across the Arab States…

By: Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera Today, we are excited to announce that Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Saudi Digital Academy (SDA), in collaboration with the National eLearning Center (NeLC), have partnered with Coursera to launch “Fuel,” a new training initiative aiming to equip 100,000 Saudi citizens with skills…

Achyuta Adhvaryuj is an associate professor of business economics and public policy. He is also a co-founder of Good Business Lab. His University of Michigan online course “How to Create a Good Business” extends Good Business Lab’s  mission to improve the lives of all workers, and U-M’s commitment to deliver innovative education focused on the…