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By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera Today, we’re excited to announce the new Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Specialization, a collaboration with new industry partner Microsoft. Available today, the beginner Specialization will prepare learners for the Microsoft Certified AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Exam and help kick-start their cloud careers. Amid a rapidly changing world of work, certification programs from…

By Shravan Goli, Chief Product Officer, Coursera   Today, we’re excited to share new innovations that support learner goals, educator efficiency, and skill-based learning within institutions. Learners, educators, and organizations can use these tools on Coursera to develop in-demand skills and scale learning programs in a rapidly changing world.   Improving learner success and accessibility  Of the…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera The world of work is rapidly changing. In the next five years, over 50% of employees will need to reskill for new jobs, and 40% of core skills will change for those who remain in their roles. Today, I am excited to share that six new MasterTrack®️…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera I am pleased to announce five new degrees from leading international universities, including the first degree programs on Coursera from universities in Brazil and India. With today’s launch, we now offer 30 degrees from university partners across nine countries.  We are also proud to add ten new…

By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera Today, we’re excited to launch three new Professional Certificates from Google in the growing fields of Data Analytics, Project Management, and User Experience (UX) Design. They are designed to prepare learners for an entry-level role in under six months. The certificates don’t have any prerequisites. When many people have been…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Being a successful online learner takes motivation, resilience, and independence. But during the COVID era, which has profoundly affected the way we live, work, and learn, the sense of isolation can feel particularly daunting. Community is important to so much of our lives. During your online learning journey,…

Morehouse College launches sports activism course taught by NBA All-Star Chris Webber By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera I’m excited to announce our partnership with Morehouse College as we continue to expand our engagement with leading institutions, including historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the U.S. Morehouse College, a leading producer of…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera At Coursera, we believe that learning is the source of human progress — that it has the power to transform our world. In 2020, we strengthened our commitment to address systemic racism through learning. We focused on creating social justice and anti-racism content and elevating Black voices…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera  As the new year unfolds, many challenges from 2020 persist: the pandemic continues to affect economies around the world and unemployment rates are still high. As we prepare to take advantage of new opportunities in 2021, professional development is top of mind for many. How can I gain…

By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO Coursera Today, we are proud to announce that Coursera has received B Corp certification from B Lab, an independent non-profit organization, for meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We have also converted to a Public Benefit Corporation. Now we have a legal duty not only to…