Coursera Updates

New recommendations empower universities across 49 EU member nations, and the US HE system, to award credit for job-relevant industry credentials By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, Coursera is pleased to announce that the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) has certified 17 Professional Certificates from Meta, Microsoft, and IBM, with…

By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO Today, the World Economic Forum published the Future of Jobs Report 2025, revealing that shifts in technology, the economy, demographics, and the green transition will dramatically reshape labor markets worldwide. By 2030, 92 million jobs will be displaced, and 170 million new ones will be created, a net increase of…

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera I’m excited to share Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2025, which brings together perspectives from over 2,000 students and employers across six regions to better understand the rising demand for micro-credentials and their real-world impact. The global survey found that 90% of employers are now willing to offer…

by Anthony Tattersall, Vice-President for EMEA, Coursera Today, we proudly welcome Hadi Moussa as new General Manager and Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In this new role, Hadi will work closely with the EMEA leadership team to define the business strategy and help drive new growth in the region across Coursera’s…

By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO Coursera August 28, 2019: At Coursera, we envision a world where anyone, anywhere can have access to the world’s best education, and we’re proud of how far we’ve come with over 3,600 courses, 190 top university and industry partners, and 14 degrees. But our work doesn’t stop there. In today’s rapidly…

Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera As countries in the Middle East prepare the next generation of talent for the modern workforce, equipping learners in the region with in-demand skills remains top priority. In response, I’m pleased to welcome three top-tier universities in the Middle East as Coursera partners. Al Faisal University, Jordan University of…

By Anthony Tattersall, Vice-President for EMEA, Coursera The last two years have demonstrated the value of a highly-skilled public health workforce like never before. To equip the UK’s healthcare service with the skills needed to maintain a world-class level of care and meet future public health challenges, Coursera is excited to announce that it is…

New recommendations empower universities across 49 EU member nations, and the US HE system, to award credit for job-relevant industry credentials By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, Coursera is pleased to announce that the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) has certified 17 Professional Certificates from Meta, Microsoft, and IBM, with…

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…

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…