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 new programs expand Microsoft’s Professional […]
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 rank AI-specific skilling as their
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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 Thinking. GenAI will accelerate the
If you want to become a better thinker, MIT xPRO has courses for that! Critical Thinking and Decision Making and System Thinking are two of our most popular offerings, but potential learners often wonder which one is best for their professional development. What’s the difference between the two methodologies? When should you use one approach over
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, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico, the
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
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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
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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 a data-driven window into the
