Discover how UNT’s Dr. Dennis Nasco is giving students from a range of different...
“If there was a leading edge in education, then this was it.”Dr. Dennis Nasco We recently spent time talking with Dr. Dennis Nasco, a passionate educator with over twenty years of experience teaching at the university level. When the pandemic changed the face of education, Dr. Nasco was one of the first to consider Coursera…
Your prior learning on Coursera may count toward a degree at Empire State University
In the fall of 2023, Empire State University (SUNY Empire) began accepting credit for courses and credentials on Coursera with ACE Credit Recommendation. That means you may be able to to receive college credit (ranging from 1 to 18 credits) after you complete programs on Coursera that have ACE Credit Recommendation, potentially saving you time and…
Discover how Luis Plata was able to gain a master’s and certificate while working...
Luis Plata was a senior mechanical engineer before joining CU Boulder’s MS-EE on Coursera Program. In January 2021, Luis obtained the Internet of Things Certificate on Coursera, and in December 2021, Luis graduated from the MS-EE program and was able to attend CU Boulder’s May 2022 graduation ceremony. Read more to learn about his experience with…
Introducing a Fully Online Bachelor’s Completion Program from the University of North Texas
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from UNT is the first bachelor’s degree from a U.S university on Coursera By Dil Sidhu, Chief Content Officer at Coursera A four-year degree continues to be regarded as one of the most valued credentials in the job market: An estimated 35% of jobs in the U.S. require at…
When Broadway closed during the pandemic, stage manager Cheyney Coles used the time to...
Cheyney Coles lives for the theater. So much so that when she got a chance to work backstage at a Tony Winning regional theater company, she leaped at the opportunity. She left her bachelor’s degree program at the University of North Texas (UNT) and started working full-time. Over the next ten years, she gained a…
Preparing for Career Success in Data Science
Two students share insights about HSE’s Master of Data Science program The Master of Data Science (MDS) program from HSE University launched in 2020 as the first and only master’s program on Coursera from Russia. The program was designed for students to master the latest theoretical and practical knowledge and focus on solving real industry…
How to Write a Great Personal Statement for the Global MPH
Imperial College London’s School of Public Health is renowned for conducting world-class research on today’s most pressing public health issues. No matter how compelling your research findings are, it is essential to communicate them clearly in order to promote positive change. The same principle applies to your personal statement for the Global Master of Public…
How the iMSM Empowered Korede Oludiran to Reimagine His Business and Redefine His Career
After over 15 years of leading IT projects across public and private sectors, Korede Oludiran knew process improvement and change management inside out. But when he launched his own management consulting firm, Echo Oscar Inc., in Ottawa, Canada, he realized something was missing. His technical expertise alone wouldn’t unlock the next level of growth. He…
Sharon Leung: Innovation at the Crux of Healthcare and Engineering with CU Boulder Online
For Sharon Leung, a dedicated healthcare professional with 15 years of experience, the pursuit of an engineering degree might seem a bit off course. However, Sharon’s commitment to lifelong learning and innovative problem-solving led her to enroll in the online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management program at CU Boulder. With this degree, Sharon is…
PUCP launches online Master of Computer Science—the first degree from a Peruvian university on...
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, I’m happy to announce an online Master of Computer Science* from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), the No. 1 university in Peru and one of the top 15 universities in Latin America. This is the first degree from a Peruvian university on Coursera.…
