Learner Story

Leveraging Flexibility and Innovation to Achieve Educational Goals Angela Huwe’s journey through the online Master of Business Administration (iMBA) program from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a testament to the power of the program’s flexibility. As a working mom, Angela chose the iMBA program to enhance her business acumen and strengthen her problem solving…

Amanda finds the online learning she needs to prep for law school and more Amanda is a student in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program at Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies. Students in this degree program are able to tailor their learning to align with future pursuits, with options to study business,…

Learning the theory behind the application with the MS in Data Analytics Engineering As a working analytics engineer with a bachelor of arts in behavioral psychology from the University of Maine, Marta found herself craving further education that would be relevant to her career path. After considering degree options like an MBA, she recognized the…

Open doors with Northeastern’s Master of Science in Information Systems Lifelong learner and career switcher, Daiyin Yu, sought flexible, affordable options for online education. Previously having achieved a law degree, Daiyin pivoted her interest towards a more technical field at her “dream school”, Northeastern University.   In the online Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)…

Claire recently completed the iMBA from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Ranked “#1 Biggest B-School Innovation of the Decade” from Poets&Quants, the iMBA program includes learners from nearly 100 countries across the globe and 88 of the Fortune 100 companies. The diversity of the class profile allows learners like…

Nicolas is an airline pilot and a consultant for aviation and educational companies. Working internationally across multiple career fields in roles where innovation and entrepreneurship are key, Nicolas recently chose to advance his skills by earning the Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris on Coursera. Since HEC Paris is known for having…

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights on how you use ChatGPT to enhance your resume—and for your tips to avoid over-embellishment. We’re excited to keep talking about ways we’re using GenAI tools to boost productivity in future issues. This week, however, we thought we’d shine the spotlight on someone like you, a learner,…

Lisa is a proud mom and homeschool teacher in Barbados, the most easterly island of the Caribbean Archipelago. She dreams of starting a business that supports other businesses caring for their employees. She wants to provide them with health services that feel safe to access. With this dream in mind, Lisa is earning her MSc…

When you earn a degree on Coursera, you get the same diploma as on-campus students. It’s why many learners pick Coursera! Don’t believe us? Take it from Jasmine, a former on-campus student at Georgetown. Complete your education on Coursera. Jasmine looks forward to graduating with her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies this spring. At…

Earning a degree while juggling work and personal commitments can be a daunting task but as a retired Marine, Mack has experience in meeting difficult challenges. With the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (BLS) from Georgetown University, Mack has found the flexible, affordable, and supportive program he needs in order to pursue his career…