Announcing ACE®️ Credit Recommendation for IBM entry-level certificates
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, we are pleased to announce that the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst, Data Analyst and Data Science Professional Certificates on Coursera have received American Council on Education (ACE®️) Credit Recommendations. Learners who complete any of these certificates are eligible to earn 10 to 12 college credits – the…
Introducing the Coursera Impact Report 2021
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera Early in the pandemic, online learning shaped the response to a global crisis that changed the way we learn. More than a year later, new trends show that the combined force of online learning and remote work is creating a powerful opportunity to provide not just skills but more equitable…
Coursera offers Google Professional Certificates to community colleges and CTE high schools for free;...
By Leah Belsky, Chief Enterprise Officer, Coursera Students entering today’s competitive job market need flexible pathways to a college degree and opportunities to learn career-specific skills. Today, we’re proud to announce two new initiatives to help broaden access to job-relevant learning for students of all backgrounds. Free certificates for any U.S. community college and CTE…
Welcoming Lukas Lewandowski as our leader for the DACH region
Anthony Tattersall, Vice President EMEA Today, we proudly welcome Lukas Lewandowski as the company’s new regional leader for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). Based in Germany, Lukas will be responsible for overseeing Coursera’s enterprise business growth in the region, aligning our content portfolio to match local skills demand, and expanding the local team. Lukas brings…
Oracle partners with Coursera to launch five job-relevant cloud courses
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are pleased to announce Oracle, a global leader in enterprise cloud applications and infrastructure, as our newest industry partner. They are launching five new courses to help learners develop the cloud skills required in today’s digital economy. Adoption of cloud computing is a high priority for…
Coursera doubles down on Middle East with new leadership, content and platform features
Anthony Tattersall, Vice President of EMEA at Coursera The accelerated adoption of online learning during the pandemic has created new opportunities for large-scale skills development in the Middle East (ME). Many more learners in the region are using online learning to develop job-relevant skills in a rapidly changing economy. Coursera has over 4.8 million learners…
Recognising Bold Innovators across EMEA’s academic community
By Anthony Tattersall, Vice President EMEA, Coursera More than 1.6 billion students were disrupted due to abrupt campus closures at the peak of the pandemic. Things are slowly getting back to normal, but disruption was a wake-up call for higher education institutions worldwide to find new and innovative ways to deliver learning to their students.…
Juniper Networks partners with Coursera to launch Introduction to Junos Platform Automation and DevOps...
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, we are pleased to announce our newest industry partner Juniper Networks and launch their Introduction to Junos Platform Automation and DevOps Specialization. This is the first of four new Specializations that Juniper will launch on Coursera. The World Economic Forum lists cloud computing roles, including DevOps…
University of London launches a fully online Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration on Coursera
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are pleased to announce an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Royal Holloway, University of London. Among the top-ranked U.K. universities, Royal Holloway is known for its strong industry ties and vibrant community of alumni who hold critical roles across many leading global companies. …
Coursera appoints Carmen Chang to Board of Directors
Today, we proudly welcome Carmen Chang, General Partner and Head of Asia at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), as a director on the Coursera board. Carmen has more than 20 years of experience guiding growth companies in emerging markets. Her unique insights and expertise will help shape our efforts to meet the rising demand for online…













