AI is already reshaping how students learn and what employers expect. Our latest research shows that 95% of students and educators are using AI tools, and 75% of employers now prefer candidates with generative AI credentials. This shift is redefining the role of higher education. Learners are looking beyond traditional…
The nature of work is changing faster than traditional education can keep up—and the gap between emerging technologies and job-ready capability is widening. Today, we’re expanding our partnership with Microsoft to help close that gap, with the launch of 11 new Professional Certificates across AI, data, and software development. These…
I’m excited to share that Coursera is launching the first learning agent built for Microsoft 365 Copilot on the OpenAI Apps SDK. Users can now access trusted learning on Coursera within the tools they already use — bringing learning directly into the flow of work. This launch arrives as leaders…
By Dr. Alexandra Urban, Coursera As we prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day, I’m excited to share new Coursera research, highlighting the progress that has been made over the last year to narrow the gender gap in key skill domains, including Generative AI (GenAI) and essential human competencies like Critical…
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera I’m excited to share Coursera’s first AI in Higher Education Report, exploring AI use and attitudes among students and educators globally. Capturing responses to a survey of over 4,200 university faculty and college students in the United States, the United Kingdom, India,…
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, Google is launching its first AI Professional Certificate, expanding its GenAI catalog on Coursera that has already attracted nearly three million enrollments worldwide. This certificate helps professionals move beyond the basics and integrate AI into their everyday work with practical, job-ready…
Five new Professional Certificates and expanded offerings from industry and university partners reflect how learners are preparing for the future of work. By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer As 2026 gets underway, demand for generative AI and human-centered skills continues to rise, with learners moving beyond exploration toward application. …
For Amani Samba, entrepreneurship was never just an idea. It was something he was already living. With a background in IT and years of experience working on technology solutions such as access control systems and CCTV, he built a strong technical foundation early in his career. Alongside his professional work,…
By Anthony Salcito, General Manager for Enterprise, Coursera I’m excited to share Coursera’s fifth annual Job Skills Report, which highlights the critical skills that individuals and institutions are prioritizing for 2026. Drawing from insights from nearly six million professionally-motivated enterprise learners and more than 7,000 institutional customers, this report offers…
By Marni Baker Stein Today, I’m proud to welcome Cleveland Clinic, one of the world’s largest and top-ranked health systems, to Coursera. This collaboration comes at a timely moment. As demand for healthcare workers continues to rise, the World Health Organization projects a global shortfall of 11 million healthcare workers…
