How Praveen became a Data Scientist by using Coursera
2013 B.C. (Before Coursera) When I graduated from college, I joined iNautix in September 2013. During my time there, I trained on mainframes. I’m passionate about programming and loved working on hands-on projects, but I was not completely satisfied in my role. I kept reading about data science — one thing led to another. I…
Biotechnologist Preps for Grad School with Specializations on Coursera
Mrinal is a biotechnologist pursuing his Master of Science in Systems Biology and Bioinformatics in Saint Petersburg, Russia. If I could describe the Systems Biology and Biotechnology Specialization in one sentence, it would be: “This course changed my life.” What I Learned I took a lot of courses on Coursera over the years, but one…
Expanding Career Opportunities with the Google IT Support Professional Certificate
*To celebrate the program’s first full year on Coursera, new learners can launch their career in IT support with their first month of learning free. Enroll in the Google IT Support Professional Certificate today to get started. It’s been one year since the launch of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, and thousands of learners…
From Interior Designer to Registered Nurse
“You can make a fresh start whenever you want. Anytime you feel that you are heading for a wall or a dead-end, all you have to do is turn and start walking.” Ex-interior designer Dimitra turned over a new leaf after returning from maternity leave. She lives in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece with her seven-year-old son.…
How Siddhant found a #CourseToSuccess in Data Science
Siddhant is an avid learner on Coursera who found his #CourseToSuccess in data science with the Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics Specializations. He’s studying in a dual degree program in Information Technology at the Indian Institute of Information Technology in Gwalior, India. “I got into two summer internships and received a job offer for a…
How Emanuela is applying big data to clinical research
Emanuela Manea is a General Pediatrician with 8 years of experience practicing medicine in the European Union. She recently completed a Fellowship in Inherited Metabolic Disorders in London, where she continues to work as Consultant in General Paediatrics. Ever since medical school, I have been fascinated by cellular signalling and its pathology. This was…
