IFC Report: One new job is added to the Mexican economy for every 20...
By Nicole Amaral, Skills Transformation Lead, Americas Ana Lilia, a chemical engineer and working mother from Mexico, used online training to change careers and become a freelance scientific writer after losing her job in the country’s pre-pandemic economic downturn. It’s now her principal income, and during the pandemic, the flexibility of online learning and remote…
How to Accelerate Economic Growth with Digital Skills
By Kevin Mills, Vice President, Coursera for Government Today’s employers are tasked with filling vast amounts of roles within their companies. However, Europe’s Digital Economy and Society Index reports that nearly 60% of employers say they are struggling to find the right people to fill available jobs. Meanwhile, 75% of workers surveyed by Salesforce in…
Should the Government Cancel Student Debt?
President Biden announced on Aug. 24 that the federal government would cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans. Is debt forgiveness the right approach?
The Fastest-Growing Job Skills of 2024 Report
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, staying on top of the skills demanded by the job market is more important than ever. Coursera’s third annual Job Skills Report is here to guide institutions through these dynamic changes, highlighting the essential skills and credentials that are shaping the workforce. This year’s focus extends to leadership, cybersecurity,…
Coursera for Government Increases Job Placement by an Average of 27% for Workforce Development...
By Kevin Mills, Vice President, Coursera for Government A new IDC white paper, sponsored by Coursera, explores the benefits and organizational value of workforce development programs provided through Coursera for Government. Despite initial gains following the onset of the pandemic, the global economic situation is uncertain. The International Labor Organization projects global unemployment has surpassed…
SCSP launches AI training on Coursera to drive public sector innovation and advance national...
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Generative AI is the most sought-after skill on Coursera. However, to fully harness its potential and boost national competitiveness, it’s crucial that we invest in AI education for the public sector workforce. Today, I’m pleased to announce AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector…
Coursera partners with IFC and the European Commission to publish global study on women...
New study uncovers challenges, best practices, and promise of online learning to create more opportunity for women and underserved populations in the post-pandemic economy By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera In partnership with IFC and the European Commission, I am pleased to announce our global study on women and online learning in emerging markets.…
Reporting Early Success of our National Initiative with the Ministry of Higher Education &...
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera In response to a growing skills gap and accelerating population growth, the Republic of Kazakhstan partnered with Coursera in March 2023 to uplevel their higher education system. Through this partnership, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education set out to equip both students and faculty with digital and other…
Government Buildings
Should every new government building in the nation’s capital be created in the same style as the Lincoln Memorial?That’s what the Trump administration is considering in a new executive order. The Times reports: A draft of an executive order called “Making Federal Buildings Beautiful Again” would establish a classical style, inspired by Greek and Roman…
Coursera research in the WEF Future of Jobs Report 2023: learners without degrees can...
By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO Today, the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched its Future of Jobs Report 2023 that analyzes the impact of current labor market disruptions and reveals the outlook for technology adoption, jobs, and skills in the next five years. Coursera is honored to partner with the WEF to conduct research for the…
