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A social media company? A dog-walking venture? A custom-jewelry store? A restaurant?

By Patrick Supanc, Chief Product Officer Today at Coursera Connect, our annual conference, we announced the launch of Skills Tracks, our data-backed learning solution mapped to specific occupations that guides learners from foundational knowledge to expert proficiency through verified skill paths.  Skills Tracks are powered by Coursera’s Career Graph, our proprietary system that analyzes millions…

Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois has been honored with the Trailblazer Award at the September 2025 Coursera Connect conference, recognizing its bold leadership in reshaping online education. From launching the very first degree with Coursera to pioneering tools like Coursera Coach and AI avatars, Gies has consistently pushed the boundaries of…

By Patrick Supanc, Chief Product Officer Today at Coursera Connect, our annual conference, we announced the launch of Skill Tracks, our data-backed learning solution mapped to specific occupations that guides learners from foundational knowledge to expert proficiency through verified skill paths.  Skill Tracks are powered by Coursera’s Career Graph, our proprietary system that analyzes millions…

After 36 years in the workforce, Belgium-based Laurence De Raet had already built a dynamic double career, as an employee in a university and working freelance as a psychologist, consultant, and organizational specialist. She had earned a Master’s degree in psychology, had completed specialized certification in Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and HR analytics & HR…

As a single mom of four, Chelsea Doman knew that going back to school would take more than ambition; it would take a program that truly suited her busy life. She’d built a career spanning pipeline operations, a decade of data analysis, launching a nonprofit for educational advocacy, and corporate analytics in the automotive industry.…

When Australia-based learner Ishpinder Kailey reflects on her journey—from teaching physical chemistry in India, to leading global R&D teams in Canada, and now co-founding her own advisory firm in Australia—her path tells a story of unwavering resilience, shaped by bold decisions, reinvention, and a deep commitment to education and personal growth. With a foundation in…

Meet Joshua David Tarfa, a Nigeria-based senior product manager and recent graduate of the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business Master of Science in Management (iMSM). In just one year, he completed his degree, secured two promotions at work, and managed his own freelance design business.  We sat down with Joshua to hear about…

A 2024 graduate of the Executive Track within the HEC Paris Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship online degree program, Fatima Laher has always been drawn to the energy of new ideas, the thrill of solving problems, and the challenge of building something from scratch. Her path has taken her through corporate roles,…

What’s the difference between a leader and a manager? It’s simple. Managers manage, and leaders inspire — and when you want to get the most from your team, you’ll need to do both. But how? Keeping people motivated and inspired is tricky. Different teams require different approaches, and you’ll need to connect with each of…