Introducing Coursera Plus: a subscription plan for unlimited learning
by Anubhav Chopra, Lead Product Manager, Consumer Everyone comes to Coursera with a unique learning goal. Some learners want just a single course on a specific topic, while others, like Sagi from Jakarta, take well over 20 courses in a variety of domains. Now, through Coursera Plus, a new subscription program that we’re piloting, learners…
Coursera launches its first entry-level certificates from Microsoft in the high-demand fields of cybersecurity...
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, we’re excited to announce new entry-level Professional Certificates from Microsoft in cybersecurity and Microsoft Power BI. Learners can pre-enroll in the certificates on Coursera today, with courses rolling out in the coming weeks. Designed for learners of all skill-levels and backgrounds – no college degree…
Google launches People Management Essentials to help leaders thrive in the AI era
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, Google is launching People Management Essentials on Coursera — a new Specialization developed using the same principles, practices, and ethos the company uses to train its own managers. As AI accelerates workplace transformation, leadership, agility, and adaptability have never been more critical. According to the World…
Meet Ehab: A Peace Advocate Building a New Life in Germany
Coursera for Refugees launched in 2016 to provide free access to Coursera’s catalog to refugees around the world. Today more than 26,000 refugees are learning on Coursera, including Ehab. Ehab is a 26-year-old student resettling in Germany after fleeing Syria. He participates in Coursera for Refugees through Kiron Open Higher Education, a non-profit organization that…
University of Leeds launches MSc in Data Science (Statistics) on Coursera
By Coursera Online learning platform, Coursera, is proud to announce a new Master of Science (MSc) in Data Science (Statistics) from the University of Leeds, one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK and recognised among the leading 100 universities worldwide. The degree program, developed in collaboration with the School of Mathematics and…
Introducing Career Learning Paths: Learn the skills to advance your career with confidence
By Janani Subramanian, Senior Product Manager, Coursera Embarking on a new chapter of your career journey can be a powerful emotional experience. You may feel excitement and anticipation, but also anxiety and stress. Whether you’re looking for your first job, pursuing a promotion, or contemplating a mid-career switch to a new field, there are always…
Coursera Introduces Amazon Alexa Skill to Support Learning Goals
By Alex Sanchez, Product Management, Mobile Experiences and Emerging Technology at Coursera Today, we’re excited to announce a skill for Amazon Alexa that will help learners keep up in courses and achieve their personal and professional goals. Starting next month, learners can access course assignment and quiz scores, due dates, and progress updates by simply…
University of London launches a fully online Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration on Coursera
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are pleased to announce an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Royal Holloway, University of London. Among the top-ranked U.K. universities, Royal Holloway is known for its strong industry ties and vibrant community of alumni who hold critical roles across many leading global companies. …
Coursera named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Technology Skills Development Platforms, Q2 2025
Coursera receives the maximum possible score in eight criteria, including Partner Ecosystem, Individual Skills Assessment, Team Skills Assessment, and AI Capabilities for Skills Acquisition By Karine Allouche, General Manager, Enterprise, Coursera I’m delighted to announce that Coursera has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Technology Skills Development Platforms, Q2 2025, receiving the maximum…
UC Berkeley partners with Coursera to launch a new and highly accessible master’s degree...
Fully online degree from one of the top engineering schools offers unprecedented flexibility for working adults to advance their careers By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, I am excited to announce a Master of Advanced Study in Engineering (MAS-E) from the University of California, Berkeley, the top-ranked public university in the…
