From Exile to Empowerment: How Nejla Gul-Saglam’s Determination Led to a Degree
When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in computer programming at Sakarya University back in 2007, she didn’t yet know how many times her dreams would evolve—and be tested. Today, as a full-time employee, mother, and proud 2025 graduate of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from CU Boulder, Nejla’s story is one…
Coursera’s University Partners are Recognized Among Forbes Top 10 List of “New Ivies”
For a second year, Forbes has recognized a top ten list of “New Ivies.” These university graduates are said to be “outpacing most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers” with similarly selective admissions processes and rigorous coursework. Among the 10 ranked public schools, Coursera proudly partners with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University…
Coursera University Partners are Recognized Among Forbes Top 10 List of “New Ivies”
For a second year, Forbes has recognized a top ten list of “New Ivies.” These university graduates are said to be “outpacing most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers” with similarly selective admissions processes and rigorous coursework. Among the 10 ranked public schools, Coursera proudly partners with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University…
Coursera Launches AI-Dubbed Courses in Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, and German
Language barriers continue to be a major obstacle for learners around the globe, limiting access to education and career advancement opportunities. We took an important step towards bridging that gap by successfully rolling out AI-powered text translations in 2023, which have enabled nearly 3 million learners to take more than 5,000 courses across 25 languages.…
Celebrating 1 million global learners of content and credentials from Microsoft
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are proud to announce that more than 1 million learners have enrolled in courses, Specializations, projects, and Professional Certificates from Microsoft, an industry partner since 2021. Microsoft learners span 195+ countries, with India, the U.S., Canada, Pakistan, and the U.K. rounding out the top five.…
From Catalog to Compass: Introducing Personalized Recommendations to Guide Career Growth
By Mustafa Furniturewala, Chief Technology Officer, Coursera Today, I’m excited to announce the launch of a new way to explore and discover content on Coursera. Learners can now more easily explore 60 in-demand roles, receive personalized guidance from Coursera Coach (our AI-powered guide), and have a clearer path to advancing in their careers. Eighty-five percent…
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…
New Coursera playbook recommends key strategies to narrow the gender gap in Generative AI...
By Dr. Alexandra Urban, Learning Science Research Lead, Coursera As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I’m pleased to introduce a new Coursera playbook, exploring actionable techniques for closing the current gender gap in Generative AI (GenAI) skills by identifying strategies to empower more women to harness GenAI. Despite GenAI’s increasing importance across workplaces worldwide, women…
Mastering Data Science: Jeremy Samuel’s Journey with The University of Illinois
Balancing Full-Time Work and Online Learning to Stay Ahead in the Tech Industry Jeremy Samuel’s online degree journey is a testament to his dedication and the transformative power of continuous learning. As a full-time employee at JPMorgan, Jeremy has pursued not only one, but two master’s degrees with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Most recently,…
New on Coursera, Google Agile Essentials course helps professionals deliver projects and results faster
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, Google Agile Essentials is available on Coursera to help professionals across industries manage projects more strategically and efficiently. Amid a rapidly changing skills landscape, Agile methodology remains vital, with nearly every company in a recent BCG survey adopting it. First used in software development, Agile is…
