For Patrick Surrett, pursuing an MBA wasn’t just about adding a credential to his resume—it was about lifelong learning, growth, and finding a community. His journey to the University of Illinois Gies College of Business iMBA was anything but traditional. Having initially enrolled in a different online MBA program, Patrick…
Over the past few months, we’ve looked at some of the ways that GenAI is being used by professionals in fields like data analytics, business management, and cybersecurity. And there’s a good reason for that despite all the productivity-boosting talk surrounding GenAI, many workers still aren’t sure how it can…
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…
This week we’re looking at how to reconnect with your career goals, those all-important objectives you aim to achieve through your work, like advancing to an IT leadership position or attaining financial stability. They can be big or small, short-term or long-term, but whatever their size, they’re always personal to…
As long-time readers likely know, the tech sector offers some of the highest-paid and most in-demand careers in the job market today. In fact, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer and IT professionals earn a median salary of $104,420 a year and are expected to see much…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…