Announcing Coursera’s First Impact Report
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera Coursera was founded in 2012 with a mission of providing universal access to world-class learning. At no time in Coursera’s history has this mission been more relevant or urgent. The world is facing unprecedented economic disruption, and the need to develop skills for a digital future is even more apparent…
Learn how Vishnu went from small village tech hobbyist to IT professional
We’d like you to meet Vishnu Mohankumar from Kerala, India. A tech enthusiast from a young age, Vishnu has always loved helping neighbors in his village by fixing any and all technology-related issues. Today, he is a Desktop Support Engineer at Astreya Consultancy. Below, he shares his learning journey and discusses how earning his Google…
Discover how Melaine is driving education efforts in West Africa using skills learned on...
We’d like to introduce you to Melaine Nyuyfoni Nsaikila. In the story he shares below, Melaine describes how learning on Coursera helped give him an edge in his job search and the tools to continue to make a difference in policy and development. With persistence and determination, he built the technical skills that he now…
Coursera Launches Two New Entry-Level Professional Certificates in Partnership With Salesforce, SV Academy, and...
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Over half of the active workforce in the US does not have a college degree. This group has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, experiencing more than double the job loss rates compared to college-educated workers. Coursera has teamed up with Salesforce, SV Academy, and IBM to launch…
Facebook Partners with Coursera to Launch Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate
Designed to Help Learners of All Backgrounds Enter the Growing Field of Social Media Marketing By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera Today, we’re excited to announce a new Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate from Facebook – our newest industry partner. The certificate is designed for learners without a college degree or any prior experience to become…
How to Write an Effective Resume
Download this guide in PDF format In this guide, you’ll learn how to create an effective resume. You’ll learn strategies for tailoring your resume to the role you’re pursuing, and how to effectively present your skills and experience—whether you’re a new-job seeker or a mid-career professional switching to a new field. You will learn about…
Coursera doubles down on Latin America with new university partners in Mexico, Colombia, and...
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and Unversidad de Palermo join our partner community to reach Spanish-speaking learners all over the world By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Read this post in Spanish. Coursera is growing rapidly in Latin America. In the past year alone, we’ve added more than 5 million new learners…
Coursera aumenta sus esfuerzos en América Latina al agregar nuevos socios universitarios en México,...
La Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, la Universidad Nacional de Colombia y la Universidad de Palermo, se unen a nuestra comunidad de socios para llegar a estudiantes de habla hispana en todo el mundo. Coursera, la plataforma de educación en línea más grande a nivel mundial, está creciendo con rapidez en América Latina – sólo en el…
Meet Anita: Lifelong Learner, Contact Tracer
We want to introduce you to Anita. She recently completed the COVID-19 Contact Tracing course from Johns Hopkins University and began working as a contact tracer to help combat the virus. Below, she shares her experience in the course and tells us about her background and future plans. Hello Anita! Thank you so much for…
Meet Anita: Lifelong Learner, Contract Tracer
We want to introduce you to Anita. She recently completed the COVID-19 Contact Tracing course from Johns Hopkins University and began working as a contact tracer to help combat the virus. Below, she shares her experience in the course and tells us about her background and future plans. Hello Anita! Thank you so much for…













