Celebrating the teachers who inspire the world
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Every learning journey begins with a great teacher. On National Teacher’s Appreciation Day, we celebrate the educators who are inspiring, shaping, and empowering learners in a rapidly changing world. This belief in the power of learning led two educators, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, to found Coursera…
Celebrating the Teachers Who Inspire the World
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New Coursera report shows strong employer and student ROI for industry micro-credentials: higher starting...
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera I’m excited to share Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2025, which brings together perspectives from over 2,000 students and employers across six regions to better understand the rising demand for micro-credentials and their real-world impact. The global survey found that 90% of employers are now willing to offer…
From Istanbul to New York: Nejla Gul-Saglam’s Inspiring Path to Education and Empowerment
When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in Computer Programming at Sakarya University, in Turkey, back in 2007, she didn’t yet know how many times her dreams would evolve—and be tested. Today, as a full-time engineering management professional, mother, and proud 2025 graduate of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from CU Boulder,…
Delivering job-relevant learning: New partners, certificates, GenAI content, and a degree pathway
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera We constantly collaborate with our world-class university and industry partners to expand our catalog. Today, I’m excited to announce several new partners, five entry-level Professional Certificates, an expansion of our GenAI catalog, and a new degree pathway to support learners and institutions worldwide. New Partners & Specializations…
CU Boulder announces AI master’s degree on Coursera for under $16,000 — no application...
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera I’m excited to announce a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MS-AI) from the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), marking the university’s fifth degree on Coursera. As demand for AI talent grows, this degree enables anyone to build their AI expertise while earning a credential that…
From Exile to Empowerment: How Nejla Gul-Saglam’s Determination Led to a Degree
When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in computer programming at Sakarya University back in 2007, she didn’t yet know how many times her dreams would evolve—and be tested. Today, as a full-time employee, mother, and proud 2025 graduate of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from CU Boulder, Nejla’s story is one…
Coursera’s University Partners are Recognized Among Forbes Top 10 List of “New Ivies”
For a second year, Forbes has recognized a top ten list of “New Ivies.” These university graduates are said to be “outpacing most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers” with similarly selective admissions processes and rigorous coursework. Among the 10 ranked public schools, Coursera proudly partners with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University…
Coursera University Partners are Recognized Among Forbes Top 10 List of “New Ivies”
For a second year, Forbes has recognized a top ten list of “New Ivies.” These university graduates are said to be “outpacing most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers” with similarly selective admissions processes and rigorous coursework. Among the 10 ranked public schools, Coursera proudly partners with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University…
Coursera Launches AI-Dubbed Courses in Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, and German
Language barriers continue to be a major obstacle for learners around the globe, limiting access to education and career advancement opportunities. We took an important step towards bridging that gap by successfully rolling out AI-powered text translations in 2023, which have enabled nearly 3 million learners to take more than 5,000 courses across 25 languages.…
