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 skills. Every learner who enrolls […]

AI continues to play an increasingly prominent role in our lives, transforming entire industries and shaping the future of work. It can even help you identify the perfect avocado at the grocery store. But despite its power and potential, AI is still a tool whose value depends on the judgment, clarity, and intent of the

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.  Coursera’s 2026 Fastest Growing Skills

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, he spent six to seven

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 by 2030. At the same

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Looking back on 2025, GenAI skills remain a major focus for learners worldwide — but this year, we also saw a powerful surge in foundational workforce skills like project management, leadership, and data literacy. As AI rapidly transforms everything we know, what unites us across universities and

By Greg Hart, CEO of Coursera Today, I’m excited to share that Coursera is partnering with OpenAI to launch ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers, a new course designed to help K–12 educators build practical, real-world skills for using AI to support teaching and learning. As AI transforms how people learn and work, teachers are on the

By Patrick Supanc, Chief Product Officer, Coursera We’re entering a new era of learning—one defined by AI-powered experiences , trusted human expertise, and a shared responsibility to help people leverage this technology to grow their potential. Across business, government, and higher education, leaders are navigating rapid change while working to strengthen their teams, close critical

After over 15 years of leading IT projects across public and private sectors, Korede Oludiran knew process improvement and change management inside out. But when he launched his own management consulting firm, Echo Oscar Inc., in Ottawa, Canada, he realized something was missing. His technical expertise alone wouldn’t unlock the next level of growth. He