Top 10 In Demand Careers to Consider in 2023
We’re just about wrapping the year and for most of us, this means taking stock of the year and looking ahead to the coming year. One of the things you’re most likely to review is your career. Are you enjoying your job? Is it time to start your own business? What kind of set up…
Courses the Coursera Team Loves
Jon W. Software Engineer “Learning How to Learn from McMaster University and UC San Diego is one of the best courses, because it’s a great example of what Coursera has to offer! It’s a great way to prepare you for studying topics of all kinds on Coursera –– it’s meta like that.” Jenny W. Product…
Quarantine won’t last forever. Do something new!
by Richard M on 25 May 2020FutureLearn has thousands of free online courses available. Whether you’re interested in learning for career development or looking for a new hobby or interest, chat with our chatbot and get connected with the right course for you!
Ashley Stahl: “My mission is to help people step into careers they’re excited about.”
I wanted to work in counterterrorism for the Pentagon in Washington, DC. I did everything “right” to prepare myself for this career – went to the best graduate school I could, did tons of internships, learned foreign languages – and after graduating, excited about my career, I instead fell into the recession like so many…
How to stand out when applying for a graduate scheme
Leaving full-time education is a daunting time for any student. As well as losing the freedom of student life, you’re confronted with some very real decisions about your future. Whether you know exactly what you want to do and where or you’re not sure what type of professional role would suit you best, graduate schemes offer…
7 skills employers of the future will be looking for
The world of work is in a constant state of flux. The skills needed to be successful in today’s workforce differ substantially from those of the past. By the same logic, future occupations will also require completely new skills. New roles will come into being, some of which we don’t yet have names for, as…
Coursera in Toronto Engages the Local Tech Community
In early February, nearly 50 members of the Ladies Learning Code community joined us in our Toronto office for a two-part workshop on artificial intelligence. by Ashley Sutherland, Office Manager, Toronto As our team in Toronto grows, so does our mission to transform lives through learning. We were humbled recently to take that mission beyond…
How Eric found a new career path in the midst of tough times
Eric lost his career, home, and the ability to pursue his degree due to a serious illness. His decision to pursue the Google IT Support Professional Certificate helped him regain his footing. My name is Eric and I live in the state of Oregon. When I was thirty years old, I decided to go back…
Preparing learners around the world for in-demand jobs with Career Academy and new entry-level...
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera Since 2020, our world has seen extraordinary change. Technology has created new skills requirements in the workforce, with 149 million new digital jobs expected globally by 2025. However, students and workers need access to flexible, affordable, and fast-tracked learning and career pathways to take advantage of these unprecedented career…
Dreaming of a remote job? Here are our tips for finding one.
Welcome back to our job search series. So far, we have explored tips for finding an entry-level role and navigating a career change. This week, we’re going to wade into a lifestyle topic of interest: remote jobs. Working remotely can be one way to introduce flexibility into your career, while still retaining many of the…
