C3.ai Sets a Model for Talent Transformation with University of Illinois Degree Program
I’m delighted to share that C3.ai, the leading enterprise AI software provider, will be expanding its enterprise partnership with Coursera, offering not only courses in critical skills but also online degrees. As of today, C3.ai is offering employees full paid tuition for the Master of Computer Science in Data Science (MCS-DS) from the University of…
Coursera Appoints Sabrina Simmons to Board of Directors
Coursera’s mission is to transform lives through learning. In addition to equipping 47 million learners with skills of the future, we are advancing our mission by partnering with institutions and communities around the world as they tackle challenges posed by digital disruption. Today, we are excited to announce the expansion of our Board as they…
Coursera appoints Tim Hannan as Chief Marketing Officer
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO Coursera Over 110 million learners have come to Coursera to learn new skills and transform their lives. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, and we still have much work ahead. Amid rapid digitization, there are millions of learners around the world whom we have yet to reach that need access to…
The Future of Our Workplace: Remote, On Campus, and Blended Options for Employees
By Rich Jacquet, Chief People Officer At Coursera, we believe location shouldn’t limit access to world-class learning, and we’re bringing this mindset to the way we evolve our workplace. Today we announced that employees can continue to work remotely until January 1, 2022, when we anticipate bringing our offices back to full service. Giving all…
Coursera for Campus: A New Way to Help Universities Everywhere Deliver Job-Relevant Learning
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera Higher education worldwide is at a historic crossroads. With more than 300 million people entering the workforce in the next 10 years, universities urgently need to augment their capacity to meet the aspirations of a young and growing demographic. Employers rely on universities to provide them with graduates armed…
Coursera Expands Leadership in Content Strategy and University Partnerships
By Dil Sidhu, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Shira Lee Katz joins us as Head of Content Strategy and Business Insights; Nick LaRusso appointed as Head of University Partnerships Coursera’s learner community is growing rapidly — together with 190 university and industry partners, we now serve more than 42 million learners across the globe. In…
Coursera is Among the Top 10 on Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators List
By Jenny Talwar, Director of Talent at Coursera Innovators wanted: join our team at a pivotal moment Today, Fast Company ranked Coursera ninth on its Best Workplaces for Innovators list. The 2020 ranking features 100 companies that demonstrate a deep commitment to nurturing innovation at all levels. “As much of the world recovers from health,…
Coursera for Business Expands into the Middle East
The future of learning and the future of work are converging. At a time when globalization, technological advancements, and social networks are reshaping our lives, they are also causing a rate of change that is outpacing human adaptability. This is what inspired us to launch Coursera for Business in 2016 – to partner with governments…
Coursera Announces Accelerated Degree Momentum at 2019 Partners Conference
Coursera has made incredible strides in increasing access to education for learners all over the world. From open courses and Specializations to MasterTrack™ Certificates and full degree programs, we work with more than 190 top universities and industry partners to help more than 40 million learners gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials they need to…
Coursera University Partners are Recognized Among Forbes Top 10 List of “New Ivies”
For a second year, Forbes has recognized a top ten list of “New Ivies.” These university graduates are said to be “outpacing most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers” with similarly selective admissions processes and rigorous coursework. Among the 10 ranked public schools, Coursera proudly partners with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University…
