By Greg Hart, Coursera CEO I’m excited to announce that Patrick Supanc has joined Coursera as our new Chief Product Officer, starting today. Patrick brings a wealth of experience, combining a deep understanding of customer needs with a proven track record of driving innovation and business impact. Over nearly ten…
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,…
Abijah Mashava’s journey began in Highfield, a small town in Harare, Zimbabwe, and has carried him across continents, into boardrooms, and through various roles in software and systems engineering. Today, he’s not only a tech founder and cloud consultant based in Central New York, but he’s also a proud graduate…
Has learning on Coursera impacted your life in any way, big or small? Whether you transformed your career, created change in your community, or came to see the world a little differently, we want to hear your story! To submit your story, please fill out this short form (or open…
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…
