Discover how Melaine is driving education efforts in West Africa using skills learned on...
We’d like to introduce you to Melaine Nyuyfoni Nsaikila. In the story he shares below, Melaine describes how learning on Coursera helped give him an edge in his job search and the tools to continue to make a difference in policy and development. With persistence and determination, he built the technical skills that he now…
Welcoming Annabel Cellini as General Manager of Degrees for Coursera
By Leah Belsky, Chief Revenue Officer, Coursera At Coursera, we are working with our world-class university partners to reimagine the traditional degree. Working adults in an increasingly digital world need a degree model that is flexible, affordable, and job-relevant. To that end, I’m delighted to share that Annabel (Annie) Cellini has joined Coursera as our…
See How Michael Built a New Life and Career as a First-Generation College Graduate
Meet Michael! He began learning on Coursera after deciding to pursue a new career in data. Michael has taken several courses and Specializations covering entrepreneurship, data science, communication, and deep learning. In his story below, he shares his thoughts on emerging from poverty to become a successful professional and thought leader in his field. He…
New AI-powered innovations on Coursera: Role Play for Authors, Course Builder for Partners, Skill...
By Patrick Supanc, Chief Product Officer Today at our annual conference, Coursera Connect, we announced several new and expanded AI-powered product capabilities designed to better serve our learners, partners, and customers. These innovations will help learners master the right skills to grow their careers, enable partners to create high-quality and engaging content, and empower employers…
Coursera appoints Susan Muigai to the Board of Directors
Today, we are delighted to announce that Susan Muigai, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at TransUnion, has joined Coursera’s Board of Directors. Alongside her HR leadership, Susan brings deep expertise in working with international markets and extensive experience in engaging frontline workers. “As we continue on our growth trajectory, it’s important to be…
What’s Driving Retention in Online Degree Programs? New Insights from our Data-Backed Report
The Coursera platform has become a hub for leading universities to build and offer their online degrees to an eager audience of individuals worldwide. From the activities of thousands of students enrolled in our university partners’ degree programs, we are able to derive new insights on how individuals are engaging with online for-credit courses, what…
Transforming the Fashion Business Specialization from Parsons School of Design, The New School: Q&A...
Keanan Duffty is the lead instructor for the Transforming the Fashion Business Specialization. This intermediate-level three-course specialization gives learners the opportunity to build and strengthen their knowledge of the fashion business landscape, develop new creative skills, and gain vital insights into how to transform their creative careers. Duffty is an award-winning British fashion designer, educator,…
Coursera for Business Expands into the Middle East
The future of learning and the future of work are converging. At a time when globalization, technological advancements, and social networks are reshaping our lives, they are also causing a rate of change that is outpacing human adaptability. This is what inspired us to launch Coursera for Business in 2016 – to partner with governments…
5 essential L&D themes from Coursera Partner Conference
I recently had the pleasure of attending the 2019 Coursera Partners Conference in London, where we brought together academic, business and tech pioneers in a two-day celebration of learning. Amongst guest speakers were Thomas Friedman, Yale University, the Abu Dhabi Dhabi School of Government, AXA, Novartis, Coursera Co-Founder Andrew Ng, and many more. Throughout the…
These latest courses, Specialization, and Professional Certificates from Extended Reality (XR) and customer service...
With more world-class content launching every week, there are always new topics to explore, new skills to learn and new ways to achieve your goals. These latest courses, Specialization, and Professional Certificates cover everything from Extended Reality (XR) and customer service to project management and AI. What will you learn next? AI for Good Specialization…













