Launching “Generative AI for University Leaders”
A free course from Vanderbilt University to better equip educators worldwide with GenAI skills By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are excited to launch Generative AI for University Leaders, a course from Vanderbilt University specifically designed to help universities navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by generative AI. The course is…
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…
Coursera Coach: Leveraging GenAI to Empower Learners
Using pedagogy and user research to take a learner-centered approach Online education opens up a world of possibilities, enabling learners to acquire new skills and knowledge from anywhere, at their own pace. However, it can also present challenges, including staying motivated, balancing other life priorities, and overcoming roadblocks. At Coursera, we recognize these challenges and…
Announcing four new entry-level certificates and Universal Skills scholarship program from Microsoft to help...
In collaboration with Women In Cloud, Microsoft will award more than 5,000 scholarships by 2025 for all official Microsoft programs on Coursera By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we’re thrilled to announce that three new entry-level Professional Certificates are now available from Microsoft: IT Support Specialist, Cloud Support Associate and Business Analyst.…
Announcing Microsoft as our first-ever Make-a-Thon partner to help Coursera employees spark innovation in...
By Mustafa Furniturewala, Chief Technology Officer We’re thrilled to welcome Microsoft as our first industry partner to join Coursera’s 19th Make-a-Thon, an annual event where our teams, regardless of technical experience, explore new ideas that could help revolutionize online learning. Since our partnership began in 2021, Microsoft has continually worked alongside us to deliver in-demand…
Paving the way to a management career in one year through Gies
Photo credit: (Paul L. Newby, II /UW-Madison Wisconsin School of Business) When it comes to earning an advanced degree like the Master of Science in Management (MSM) from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), time is of the essence for many learners. This was the case for Karl Galko, as…
How to Ask Your Employer to Pay for Your Degree
Although tuition reimbursement is growing in popularity among employers, not every company offers that perk. However, you may still be able to approach your employer and see if they’re open to paying for a portion of your degree as part of your professional development. Investing in employee education can have a positive impact on the…
Clemson University partners with Coursera to launch first degree in South Carolina with no...
New AI-focused computer science program prepares students for a rapidly evolving workforce By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, I’m proud to announce we’re partnering with Clemson University, one of the nation’s top 100 universities, to offer a fully online Master of Science in Computer Science degree (MSCS). In lieu of an application,…
How an MCS grad chose his pathway with Illinois—a top-5 computer science school
Rahul is a recent graduate of the Master of Computer Science (MCS) program from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Illinois) on Coursera. With U.S. News and World Report naming Illinois’ Department of Computer Science in the top 5 in 2023, Rahul could confidently pick the MCS. Rahul had also…
Announcing new job-relevant content from top brands to help learners prepare for surge in...
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera The World Economic Forum predicts that 94 million digital jobs could be available all over the world by 2030 – particularly higher wage jobs in places with lower economic opportunity and growing working age populations. To help learners everywhere develop the right skills to take advantage…
