University of Leeds launches MSc in Data Science (Statistics) on Coursera
By Coursera Online learning platform, Coursera, is proud to announce a new Master of Science (MSc) in Data Science (Statistics) from the University of Leeds, one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK and recognised among the leading 100 universities worldwide. The degree program, developed in collaboration with the School of Mathematics and…
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Coursera welcomes new partner Genentech and launches new entry-level certificates
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Over the past five years, 37% of the top skills in the average US job have been replaced. To help learners around the world keep up with this rapidly changing skills landscape, we’re pleased to roll out new content from our industry partners on Coursera. This…
PUCP launches online Master of Computer Science—the first degree from a Peruvian university on...
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, I’m happy to announce an online Master of Computer Science* from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), the No. 1 university in Peru and one of the top 15 universities in Latin America. This is the first degree from a Peruvian university on Coursera.…
Learn how Emilia enhanced key soft skills to grow in her career
Meet Emilia who’s learning from Toronto, Canada! Emilia is a Creative Industries graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) who specializes in performance and story-telling through media. Read more about her career journey after graduation and how a time management course on Coursera helped her succeed in the workplace. During my time at TMU, I took…
A Q+A with AI UVA Professor Rajkumar Venkatesan
Winning digital marketing strategies are driven by innovative marketing leaders who relentlessly pursue new ways to connect with their markets using the latest digital tools, from artificial intelligence (AI) to machine learning and more. The AI Marketing Certificate from the Darden School Foundation is designed to provide managers with the framework to advance their marketing…
How Learning Leaders are Prioritizing Job Skills for 2023
On January 26, leaders from the public and private sectors joined Coursera for a discussion on the skills needed for employment in 2023 and beyond. Using the findings from the Job Skills of 2023 Report as a springboard for discussion, the panelists shared their perspectives on balancing the development of human and digital skills, the…
Coursera and Burning Glass Institute Release 2023 Skills Compass Report to Help L&D Leaders...
By Trena Minudri, Coursera Chief Learning Officer Ongoing economic instability and corporate cost cutting are causing L&D budgets to shrink and every remaining dollar spent is being scrutinized. In 2022, 54% of HR leaders agreed that leadership often sees L&D as a cost and not as an investment. Learning leaders are under more pressure than…
IFC Report: 1 in 3 Nigerian women report positive career outcomes from online learning
By Kais Zribi, General Manager, Middle East and Africa at Coursera Confidence, a Nigerian data analyst and biologist, discovered the power of online learning during the pandemic. With a degree in Biological Sciences, she sought to enhance her skills through online courses, including a Google Data Analytics professional certificate. This investment in her education paid…
New Coursera survey shows high demand for industry micro-credentials from students and employers in...
By Scott Shireman, Global Head of Coursera for Campus In a competitive and fast-changing labor market, employers increasingly expect their entry-level talent to join their workforce already equipped with job-relevant skills and hands-on experience. At the same time, university-age students and their parents are thinking more critically about the ROI of traditional three and four-year…













