By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Every learning journey begins with a great teacher. On National Teacher’s Appreciation Day, we celebrate the educators who are inspiring, shaping, and empowering learners in a rapidly changing world. This belief in the power of learning led two educators, Andrew Ng and…
When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in Computer Programming at Sakarya University, in Turkey, back in 2007, she didn’t yet know how many times her dreams would evolve—and be tested. Today, as a full-time engineering management professional, mother, and proud 2025 graduate of the Master of Engineering in…
Meet Joshua David Tarfa, a Nigeria-based senior product manager and recent graduate of the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business Master of Science in Management (iMSM). In just one year, he completed his degree, secured two promotions at work, and managed his own freelance design business. We sat down…
When Lennard Liebig first started exploring online courses, he wasn’t chasing a diploma—he was simply looking to grow. With a background in international business, he dove into topics like Python, statistics, and analytics, all offered online through Coursera. That curiosity eventually led him to the Online Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship…
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera We constantly collaborate with our world-class university and industry partners to expand our catalog. Today, I’m excited to announce several new partners, five entry-level Professional Certificates, an expansion of our GenAI catalog, and a new degree pathway to support learners and institutions…
For a second year, Forbes has recognized a top ten list of “New Ivies.” These university graduates are said to be “outpacing most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers” with similarly selective admissions processes and rigorous coursework. Among the 10 ranked public schools, Coursera proudly partners with the University…
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…
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are proud to announce that more than 1 million learners have enrolled in courses, Specializations, projects, and Professional Certificates from Microsoft, an industry partner since 2021. Microsoft learners span 195+ countries, with India, the U.S., Canada, Pakistan, and the U.K.…
By Mustafa Furniturewala, Chief Technology Officer, Coursera Today, I’m excited to announce the launch of a new way to explore and discover content on Coursera. Learners can now more easily explore 60 in-demand roles, receive personalized guidance from Coursera Coach (our AI-powered guide), and have a clearer path to advancing…
After over 30 years in the telecom industry and a distinguished career as an officer in the Marine Corps, Mike Norton isn’t slowing down. In fact, he’s accelerating. Now a Product Management leader at T-Mobile, Mike has embraced the evolving field of data science, combining his technical expertise and leadership…