Accelerating Change: COP28 and Coursera Collaborate to Expand Global Youth Access to Climate Literacy...
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera This month, the UNFCCC and COP Presidency is bringing together thousands of delegates, including world leaders and youth climate champions, to address urgent climate issues at the COP28 UAE Conference. As part of our participation at this year’s summit, we’re excited to announce that the COP28 Youth Climate Champion…
What the world learned on Coursera in 2023 and next year’s must-know skills
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera 2023 — what a monumental year for online learning. Generative AI is already transforming education and careers, and learners worldwide are preparing themselves for the future. I think this will be the year we look back on as a turning point. 2023 by the numbers: Data as…
Welcoming Karine Allouche and Nikolaz Foucaud to the Coursera Enterprise Leadership Team
By Leah Belsky, Chief Revenue Officer I’m excited to announce today the expansion of our Enterprise leadership team, a key step in accelerating our efforts to better serve institutions worldwide. Karine Allouche is joining Coursera as Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise.Karine, based in France, brings over 20 years of international experience in the…
University of Pittsburgh Launches $15K Master of Data Science on Coursera — No STEM...
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera The University of Pittsburgh, one of the top 35 public U.S. universities, now offers a fully online Master of Data Science (MDS) on Coursera for $15,000, which is 38% more affordable than the average online master’s degree. To expand access, Pitt is removing common admissions barriers, including…
William’s Quest for a Transformative Business Education Leads to the UNT BSGB
William’s first encounter with Coursera was through the employee training and development opportunities provided by his employer, The LEGO Group. Because of his company’s use of Coursera, William soon discovered that he could also separately explore transformational degree programs like the Bachelor of Science in General Business (BSGB) offered by the University of North Texas…
Empowering Your Business Education: Laura’s Experience in the UNT BSGB Program
A search for higher education requires determination, resilience, and a program that fits your unique circumstances. It was a search like this that led Laura to the Bachelor of Science in General Business (BSGB) program offered by the University of North Texas (UNT) on Coursera. Let’s delve into Laura’s experience with the BSGB program, exploring…
Coursera expands AI-powered translations to 17 popular languages
Consumer and enterprise learners can now access 4,000 courses and 55+ Professional Certificates in languages including French, Greek, and Thai By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera In a world that is rapidly globalizing, language barriers continue to pose a significant challenge for learners looking to develop new skills to advance their careers and…
Networking tips (including go-to courses!)
Chances are, since you’re here on LinkedIn, you’ve already started to build or expand your professional network. Any time you connect with someone new, update your profile, or interact with a post, you’re making progress toward building your network. We are excited to be back discussing career growth and development with you. So far, we’ve…
Building your personal brand to help you advance in your career
Learn how to articulate your values, understand your authentic self, and tell your brand story Sean Corp, Content Strategist You’ve done the hard work of learning the new skills in an in-demand field. Perhaps you’re looking to advance your career or you are one of the 53% of people who who quit their job who…
Learn how Valentina went from employee to self-employed by advancing her project management skills
Meet Valentina, who’s learning from Charlotte, North Carolina! Valentina is a certified Scrum Master and project management professional (PMP) working in the IT industry. Read about her inspiring journey from learner to team lead. I originally received my degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad del Norte. After graduating, I spent years working in the…
