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By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera  Today, we are proud to announce that more than 1 million learners have enrolled in courses, Specializations, projects, and Professional Certificates from Microsoft, an industry partner since 2021. Microsoft learners span 195+ countries, with India, the U.S., Canada, Pakistan, and the U.K. rounding out the top five.…

By Mustafa Furniturewala, Chief Technology Officer, Coursera Today, I’m excited to announce the launch of a new way to explore and discover content on Coursera. Learners can now more easily explore 60 in-demand roles, receive personalized guidance from Coursera Coach (our AI-powered guide), and have a clearer path to advancing in their careers. Eighty-five percent…

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Generative AI is the most sought-after skill on Coursera. However, to fully harness its potential and boost national competitiveness, it’s crucial that we invest in AI education for the public sector workforce.  Today, I’m pleased to announce AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector…

By Dr. Alexandra Urban, Learning Science Research Lead, Coursera As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I’m pleased to introduce a new Coursera playbook, exploring actionable techniques for closing the current gender gap in Generative AI (GenAI) skills by identifying strategies to empower more women to harness GenAI. Despite GenAI’s increasing importance across workplaces worldwide, women…

Balancing Full-Time Work and Online Learning to Stay Ahead in the Tech Industry Jeremy Samuel’s online degree journey is a testament to his dedication and the transformative power of continuous learning. As a full-time employee at JPMorgan, Jeremy has pursued not only one, but two master’s degrees with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Most recently,…

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, Google Agile Essentials is available on Coursera to help professionals across industries manage projects more strategically and efficiently.  Amid a rapidly changing skills landscape, Agile methodology remains vital, with nearly every company in a recent BCG survey adopting it. First used in software development, Agile is…

By Coursera The recent workforce changes in the federal government have created uncertainty for thousands of employees. At Coursera, we recognize the challenges of career transitions, and we’re stepping up to provide critical learning resources to help affected federal workers navigate this change and unlock new opportunities. Today, we are launching a dedicated initiative to…

For Sharon Leung, a dedicated healthcare professional with 15 years of experience, the pursuit of an engineering degree might seem a bit off course. However, Sharon’s commitment to lifelong learning and innovative problem-solving led her to enroll in the online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management program at CU Boulder. With this degree, Sharon is…

For Patrick Surrett, pursuing an MBA wasn’t just about adding a credential to his resume—it was about lifelong learning, growth, and finding a community. His journey to the University of Illinois Gies College of Business iMBA was anything but traditional. Having initially enrolled in a different online MBA program, Patrick discovered the Gies iMBA through…

For Dennis Harlow, higher education wasn’t just about earning a degree—it was about transforming his career, expanding his professional network, and immersing himself in a program that aligned with his life. From his early days as a high school bank teller to his extensive experience as a commercial banker, Dennis always had a keen interest…