Region - Europe

Rebin Zahid, a civil engineer based in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, has spent more than a decade navigating the complexities of oil and gas construction projects. But in 2024, he decided it was time for something more—a shift not just in title, but in mindset. “I’ve worked through the details of construction—machinery, concrete, everything,” says Rebin. “But…

A 2024 graduate of the Executive Track within the HEC Paris Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship online degree program, Fatima Laher has always been drawn to the energy of new ideas, the thrill of solving problems, and the challenge of building something from scratch. Her path has taken her through corporate roles,…

Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Coinciding with International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to announce that Coursera has joined forces with the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ten other partners to deliver a £20 million programme to improve girls’ access to education and employment in developing countries.  The UK’s first education partnership of…

Anthony Tattersall, Vice President of EMEA at Coursera With the pace of technology adoption accelerating, nearly 80% of business leaders believe building the right capabilities will be important to an organization’s long-term growth. We are seeing strong evidence of this among enterprises in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as enterprises rapidly double down on…

New study uncovers challenges, best practices, and promise of online learning to create more opportunity for women and underserved populations in the post-pandemic economy  By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera In partnership with IFC and the European Commission, I am pleased to announce our global study on women and online learning in emerging markets.…

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…

By Anthony Tattersall, VP Enterprise EMEA  When the World Economic Forum asked businesses how they would respond to COVID-19 last year, 84 percent said they would increase the rate of automation and digitalization. As a result,  workforce upskilling and reskilling within the enterprise has become an urgent priority. This trend has been widely adopted by…

Anthony Tattersall, Vice President EMEA  Today, we proudly welcome Lukas Lewandowski as the company’s new regional leader for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). Based in Germany, Lukas will be responsible for overseeing Coursera’s enterprise business growth in the region, aligning our content portfolio to match local skills demand, and expanding the local team.  Lukas brings…

By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO I’m delighted to present Coursera’s sixth annual Global Skills Report, a trusted resource for leaders and institutions worldwide to understand the rapidly transforming skills landscape. The report draws on data and insights from our global learning community—including over 148 million learners and 7,000 institutional customers—and content from 325 of the…

By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera  Today, we are pleased to announce an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Royal Holloway, University of London. Among the top-ranked U.K. universities, Royal Holloway is known for its strong industry ties and vibrant community of alumni who hold critical roles across many leading global companies. …