Wharton Online and OpenAI launch a new course on Coursera, “AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT...
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are excited to announce AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching, a new course from Wharton Online designed to help educators understand the fundamentals of GenAI tools like ChatGPT. Experts at Wharton created this course in collaboration with OpenAI, the AI research and deployment company…
Announcing 10 entry-level Professional Certificates from our biggest partners as digital transformation reshapes the...
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are announcing an expansion of our entry-level Professional Certificate portfolio, including 10 programs from new and existing industry partners. With these additions, Coursera now hosts 80+ entry-level Professional Certificates spanning numerous job roles from software development to game design, with nearly half launched in 2024…
Google launches Prompting Essentials course as demand for AI skills continues to grow
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, Google is launching a new GenAI course, Prompting Essentials, to help anyone, even those without prior experience, design better prompts and use AI more effectively. The demand to learn GenAI from industry leaders remains strong. The Google AI Essentials course, launched in April, has become the…
Announcing new Professional Certificates and scholarship program from Adobe to help train the next...
Cropped photo of creative people prototyping new web site design for a client while having a meeting in the modern office. Creative agency concept By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are thrilled to announce that Adobe, a leader in creativity and digital experiences, is expanding the Adobe Digital Academy with the…
Announcing AI-powered capabilities enabling educators to use Coursera Coach to deliver interactive, personalized instruction
By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO Classrooms around the world are bustling with students of varying skill levels and career goals, each striving to succeed in a rapidly changing workforce. Educators work hard to support every learner, but with crowded classrooms and limited time, it’s a daunting task. Today, at Coursera Connect, I’m excited to…
New Coursera Survey Shows Growing Micro-Credential Adoption Among Higher Education Leaders
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer Today, I’m excited to introduce a new Coursera survey of more than 1.000 higher education leaders—including deans, provosts, and chancellors representing 850+ institutions across 89 countries — which shows a major acceleration in the adoption of micro-credentials among campuses globally. Students and employers agree that supplementing degree programs…
Moderna and Coursera commit to advancing scientific education, starting with new mRNA course
Female scientist working on a computer while her colleague using a microscope in background By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, I’m excited to announce our partnership with Moderna, a leader in establishing the field of mRNA medicine, to offer mRNAs as Medicines, a new course that provides a comprehensive overview of mRNA…
Moderna and Coursera commit to advancing scientific education, starting with free mRNA course
Female scientist working on a computer while her colleague using a microscope in background By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, I’m excited to announce our partnership with Moderna, a leader in establishing the field of mRNA medicine, to offer mRNAs as Medicines, a free course that provides a comprehensive overview of mRNA…
Coursera celebrates AI Appreciation Day with new GenAI courses, Professional Certificate enhancements, and GenAI...
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera As the GenAI revolution unfolds, it is leaving individuals anxious about job security and businesses struggling to adapt. White-collar workers, in particular, must stand out by proving their GenAI skills in order to secure jobs and advance in their careers. On AI Appreciation Day, we are reminded of our collective…
Coursera launches a new suite of Academic Integrity features to help universities verify learning...
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO Coursera Today, we’re excited to announce several new genAI-powered features designed to scale assessment creation and grading, strengthen academic integrity, and enhance learning and evaluation. These features, including AI-Assisted Grading, Proctoring and Lockdown Browser, and AI-based Viva Exams will help campuses deliver authentic learning to students while increasing the value of…













