By designing a healthy learning schedule, Janelle’s on her way to leading a successful...
Meet Janelle! She always wanted to work in the computer science field, but didn’t know how to get started. Once she discovered Coursera, Janelle explored a variety of IT courses and projects—going on to earn two certificates. Reflecting on her journey, Janelle shared with us how putting together a learning routine, prioritizing her mental health,…
By embracing three key mindsets, Kennedy channeled his passion for AI and learning into...
Meet Kennedy, a 24-year-old data professional and tech community builder. After getting his first taste of artificial intelligence (AI) four years ago in Kenya, he started learning on Coursera before putting his skills to work for companies like NVIDIA and NCBA Bank. Now, he’s a rising leader in developer communities in sub-Saharan Africa, championing better…
See How Michael Built a New Life and Career as a First-Generation College Graduate
Meet Michael! He began learning on Coursera after deciding to pursue a new career in data. Michael has taken several courses and Specializations covering entrepreneurship, data science, communication, and deep learning. In his story below, he shares his thoughts on emerging from poverty to become a successful professional and thought leader in his field. He…
Alyssa Turned Her Love For Relationship-Building Into A Successful Tech Career
Meet Alyssa! Alyssa graduated from De La Salle University in 2014 and started working in the media industry as a TV host and producer. After a year, she decided to explore the creative side of media, and enrolled in the New York Film Academy to learn camera work and video editing. Upon graduating, she landed…
New Skills, New Career: See How Asmita Built the Confidence to Pursue a New...
We want to introduce you to Asmita Meshram. Today, she’s working as a Graduate Trainee at Tata Consultancy Services and is excited about her new role. Her story is an excellent example of how learning new skills can open new doors. She launched her career after earning her bachelor’s. However, she soon realized she was…
See how Adrienne combines skills learned as a stay-at-home mom with new skills gained...
Meet Adrienne! She’s on an amazing career journey that started with an important decision—after ten years as a stay-at-home mom, she decided she was ready to return to the workforce. There were some obstacles along the way, but she kept her sights on a career in project management, and she’s recently landed a new job.…
Learn how Sergio earned a promotion after gaining new AI skills
My name is Sergio and I work as a research development engineer for BorgWarner Turbo Systems. I have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s in materials engineering. I worked at BorgWarner for two years as an apprentice before deciding to take the IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate program on Coursera. Completing the…
See How Aaron Revitalized His Career and Landed a Full-Time IT Role
Meet Aaron. Today, he is a successful Service Technician living in Washington state. Aaron worked hard for his success. He faced housing insecurity, a long pause in his education, and obstacles related to his mental health. He credits earning his Google IT Support Professional Certificate Program for helping him rediscover his passion for technology. My…
How Sam discovered a passion for data science through his love of music
Meet Sam, a drummer who taught high school math in Hawaii before the birth of his first son. Sam decided to move into the in-demand field of data science by enrolling in the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate on Coursera. In the program, he not only gained job-ready skills, but he also discovered ways to…
How Bravin took on the challenge to upskill and pave a new career path
Meet Bravin, a passionate learner from Kenya who decided to enroll in the Coursera Workforce Recovery Initiative. During a challenging time of unemployment, Bravin was determined to make the most of his time to upskill and prepare for re-entry into the workforce. See how he’s using his new skills and knowledge to pave a new…
