Coursera and Google partner with the University of Texas System to provide critical job...
By Scott Shireman, Global Head of Campus at Coursera Today’s workplace requires digital skills, and businesses report a lack of skilled talent as an increasing threat. At the same time, in a competitive and fast-changing labor market, college students are expecting their degree programs to land them a well-paying job. State higher education systems will…
New content from AWS, EC-Council, (ISC)², Intuit, and Siemens helps learners prepare for certification...
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Demand for industry certification exams, especially in the IT field, continues to grow. These certifications can help serve as proof of a specific skill set, with individuals reporting greater confidence, earnings, and career advancement following a successful exam. This quarter, we introduced new content from industry partners…
What the world learned on Coursera in 2022
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera As 2022 comes to a close, let’s take a moment to reflect on which courses and skills were most popular over the last year. Our more than 100 million registered learners voted with their enrollments to determine the most popular courses overall and most popular courses launched this…
West Virginia University announces affordable, top-ranked Master of Science in Software Engineering on Coursera
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, I am delighted to announce a Master of Science in Software Engineering from West Virginia University (WVU). This affordable degree is $20,940* and ranks in the top 30 online master’s in computer information technology programs in the U.S. WVU designed this program to transform software and…
How to Drive Data Literacy in the Public Sector
By Kevin Mills, Vice President, Coursera for Government From the smallest unit of local government to international organizations, public sector agencies around the world are undergoing digital transformations that leverage new technologies to carry out core functions. This evolution demands new skills and knowledge, chief among them data literacy. Yet successfully driving a data literacy…
Georgetown University partners with Coursera to launch an online bachelor’s completion program for adult...
Accessible, affordable degree from leading U.S. university can be completed for $22,400* By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, I am pleased to announce the first liberal studies degree on Coursera from Georgetown University, one of the best U.S. universities and our newest partner. The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Georgetown’s…
SAP and Coursera launch entry-level Technology Consultant certificate
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, we’re pleased to announce the Technology Consultant Professional Certificate from SAP, a new Coursera industry partner. This certificate prepares learners of all backgrounds for an entry-level SAP technology consultant role – no college degree or prior experience required. Businesses rely on technology consultants to advise and manage…
Changes to the Coursera team
Earlier today, Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda shared the following email with Coursera employees: Courserians, My 25 years as a CEO have included some pretty rough times – the dot com bubble bursting, the 2008 financial crisis, and a global lockdown. While macroeconomic challenges are always tough, I know from experience that it’s most painful when…
Post Webinar Q&A: The Science Behind How Your Employees Learn
The science behind how your employees learn is nothing short of a fascination for many. For Barbara Oakley, it’s an obsession! Oakley is a professor of engineering at Oakland University and the creator of some of the most popular courses on Coursera. She focuses on the fundamentals of how people learn, combining neuroscience and social…
Post Webinar Q&A: The Science Behind How Our Employees Learn
The science behind how your employees learn is nothing short of a fascination for many. For Barbara Oakley, it’s an obsession! Oakley is a professor of engineering at Oakland University and the creator of some of the most popular courses on Coursera. She focuses on the fundamentals of how people learn, combining neuroscience and social…
