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By Kais Zribi, General Manager, Middle East and Africa at Coursera Confidence, a Nigerian data analyst and biologist, discovered the power of online learning during the pandemic. With a degree in Biological Sciences, she sought to enhance her skills through online courses, including a Google Data Analytics professional certificate. This investment in her education paid…

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…

Modern leadership skills, such as strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience, and agility, have changed significantly with remote work and digital transformation.  Our latest research, Making of a Modern Leader: Do Your Employees Have the Skills To Lead Through Change? explores what leadership means today and the skills our employees need to connect, inspire, and thrive.…

By Zac Rule, VP of Enterprise at Coursera Widespread economic uncertainty is causing businesses to rethink their priorities in the new year. With shrinking hiring budgets, more companies are now looking internally to fill the critical skills gaps needed to maintain growth and drive innovation. Ensuring strong leadership throughout the organization to help navigate rapid…

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera We’re excited to announce an entry-level Career Coach and Navigator Professional Certificate from Goodwill®, Coursera’s newest industry partner and long-time collaborator in workforce development. The certificate is designed to prepare learners of all backgrounds – no college degree or prior experience required – for a role as a…

Today, we are excited to announce that Chris McCarthy, President/CEO of Showtime/Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios, has joined Coursera’s Board of Directors. Chris has produced some of the biggest shows on TV, using the power of content to shift perceptions and make a positive impact on important social issues such as mental health,…

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…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Demand for industry certification exams, especially in the IT field, continues to grow. These certifications can help serve as proof of a specific skill set, with individuals reporting greater confidence, earnings, and career advancement following a successful exam.  This quarter, we introduced new content from industry partners…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, I am delighted to announce a Master of Science in Software Engineering from West Virginia University (WVU). This affordable degree is $20,940* and ranks in the top 30 online master’s in computer information technology programs in the U.S. WVU designed this program to transform software and…

Accessible, affordable degree from leading U.S. university can be completed for $22,400* By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, I am pleased to announce the first liberal studies degree on Coursera from Georgetown University, one of the best U.S. universities and our newest partner. The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Georgetown’s…