Online Courses

New Coursera Survey Shows Growing Micro-Credential Adoption Among Higher Education Leaders

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer Today, I’m excited to introduce a new Coursera survey of more than 1.000 higher education leaders—including deans, provosts, and chancellors representing 850+ institutions across 89 countries — which shows a major acceleration in the adoption of micro-credentials among campuses globally.   Students and employers…

Becoming a Software Engineer: Daiyin’s career-switching journey

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…

A skill you’ll use your entire career: Writing

This week, we’re returning to our list of transferable technical skills, or the practical-knowledge skills that appear in job listings across the most career areas. So far, we’ve discussed how spreadsheet skills and project management skills stand to boost your qualifications regardless of your occupation. This week, we’re taking a…

Presenting the 2024 Coursera Global Skills Report

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…

Coursera Coach: Leveraging GenAI to Empower Learners

Using pedagogy and user research to take a learner-centered approach Online education opens up a world of possibilities, enabling learners to acquire new skills and knowledge from anywhere, at their own pace. However, it can also present challenges, including staying motivated, balancing other life priorities, and overcoming roadblocks. At Coursera,…