Introducing three new technical master’s programs from leading universities on Coursera
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera The demand to earn degrees online is here to stay. University leaders say, on average, 60% of students are more interested in online learning this year than last year. To better serve learners, we’ve expanded our degree portfolio by over 40% since last year and now…
Coursera university partners rise in new US college rankings as focus shifts to outcomes
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera For over a decade, the best universities have partnered with Coursera to help reshape higher education by expanding access and outcomes for learners worldwide. The latest U.S. college rankings reflect this commitment and account for social mobility, educational equity, and student outcomes. I want to congratulate…
How Industry Micro-Credentials Are Transforming Higher Education
Scott Shireman, Global Head of Coursera for Campus Career outcomes are a top decision-making factor for students selecting their higher education institution. Enhancing curricula to better align with in-demand skills used by today’s employers is therefore a top priority for higher education institutions. Industry micro-credentials, such as Professional Certificates offered through Coursera’s Career Academy, are…
New Coursera survey shows high demand for industry micro-credentials from students and employers in...
By Scott Shireman, Global Head of Coursera for Campus In a competitive and fast-changing labor market, employers increasingly expect their entry-level talent to join their workforce already equipped with job-relevant skills and hands-on experience. At the same time, university-age students and their parents are thinking more critically about the ROI of traditional three and four-year…
Coursera and Google partner with the University of Texas System to provide critical job...
By Scott Shireman, Global Head of Campus at Coursera Today’s workplace requires digital skills, and businesses report a lack of skilled talent as an increasing threat. At the same time, in a competitive and fast-changing labor market, college students are expecting their degree programs to land them a well-paying job. State higher education systems will…
New Coursera survey shows high demand for industry microcredentials from students and employers in...
By Scott Shireman, Global Head of Coursera for Campus In a competitive and fast-changing labor market, employers increasingly expect their entry-level talent to join their workforce already equipped with job-relevant skills and hands-on experience. At the same time, university-age students and their parents are thinking more critically about the ROI of traditional three and four-year…
New survey shows high demand for industry microcredentials from students and employers in tight...
By Scott Shireman, Global Head of Coursera for Campus In a competitive and fast-changing labor market, employers increasingly expect their entry-level talent to join their workforce already equipped with job-relevant skills and hands-on experience. At the same time, university-age students and their parents are thinking more critically about the ROI of traditional three and four-year…
What Colleges and Universities Can Do Right Now to Make Their Students More Employable
By Brittany Murchison, Product Marketing Director of Coursera for Campus When students and their families select a college or university, one of the key factors they take into consideration is the job opportunities this investment will give them. That’s why career support and development are important for student recruitment — now more than ever. Traditional…
7 Questions With a Bold Innovator Featuring Adarsh Lathika
In recent years, committed, innovative educators have explored incorporating online learning into their existing curricula. Adarsh Lathika is one of these changemakers. His passion for engineering and management has guided his work as part of the Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) core team for over a decade. In this role, he has partnered with university…
Scaling Adoption of Online Learning: 7 Questions With a Bold Innovator
In recent years, committed, innovative educators have explored incorporating online learning into their existing curricula. Adarsh Lathika is one of these changemakers. His passion for engineering and management has guided his work as part of the Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) core team for over a decade. In this role, he has partnered with university…
