How leading universities are preparing the future workforce with digital and human skills
By Marni Baker Stein As online enrollment outpaces on-campus programs at nearly half of U.S. institutions, universities are continuing expanding their online catalogs. The 200+ universities on Coursera recently reached a major milestone, amassing more than 200 million course enrollments. Building on this momentum, nine new universities joined Coursera in 2024, including Clemson University, IMD…
From the Military to the Ivy League: Two Veterans Pursue Dartmouth’s Online Master of...
John Murphy and Felix Hong have traversed unique yet parallel journeys, from serving their country to pursuing advanced degrees through Dartmouth’s online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (MEng). Both veterans are applying the discipline and skills they honed in the military to tackle intellectually enriching challenges in hardware and software engineering. Here’s a glimpse…
WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals a net increase of 78 million jobs...
By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO Today, the World Economic Forum published the Future of Jobs Report 2025, revealing that shifts in technology, the economy, demographics, and the green transition will dramatically reshape labor markets worldwide. By 2030, 92 million jobs will be displaced, and 170 million new ones will be created, a net increase of…
Coursera scaled its GenAI catalog with a new course daily in 2024
By Marni Baker Stein For the second consecutive year, GenAI is the fastest-growing skill on Coursera. To support learners at every level, from beginners to experts, our partners published over 450 courses in 2024, expanding our catalog by 6x. Since the launch of ChatGPT, these courses have amassed over 4 million enrollments. Below is a…
Coursera Coach: Providing Essential Learner Support
By Mashrur Khan and Alexandra Urban Coursera is dedicated to providing an exceptional online learning experience tailored to the individual needs of our learners. With this goal in mind, we created Coursera Coach, our AI-powered learning assistant rooted in pedagogical and tutoring best practices. Coursera Coach offers interactive guidance to help learners master course concepts…
Coursera for Business delivers 327% ROI: key findings from new Forrester Total Economic Impact...
By Karine Allouche, Global Head of Enterprise Today, I’m pleased to share a brand new Forrester study, which estimates that organizations using Coursera for Business for employee training can deliver 327% ROI on their talent investment over a three-year period. The Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) model constructs a single composite organization based on real-world Coursera…
GenAI, Cybersecurity, and Data Ethics: The World’s fastest-growing job skills for 2025
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera I’m excited to share Coursera’s fourth annual Job Skills Report, which highlights the critical skills that individuals and institutions are prioritizing for 2025. Drawing from insights across five million enterprise learners and over 7,000 institutional customers, this report provides a data-driven analysis of the trends shaping the future of learning…
MSc Cyber Security students offer insight and inspiration for others
A collection of stories from the University of London programEarning the MSc in Cyber Security from the University of London is a transformative experience for students from many backgrounds. Because every student enrolls with unique motivations and aspirations, they each have something different to say about their time during and after the program. Together, their…
How Josh accelerated his bachelor’s degree journey with UNT’s BSGB
Personal ambition and career acceleration with UNT online Balancing life and career is a challenge for many, especially when contemplating a return to higher education. Josh Chandler’s story exemplifies the intricate dance between personal ambition and professional growth. He embarked on a remarkable educational journey with the University of North Texas’ Bachelor of Science in…
2024’s Rising Content and Fastest Growing Skills for 2025
Every 10 seconds, someone enrolls in GenAI content on Coursera By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera As 2024 concludes, two major trends stand out: demand for GenAI learning has exceeded that of any skill we’ve ever seen on Coursera, and learners are increasingly opting for role-focused content to prepare for specific jobs. 2024…













