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Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 118 million registered learners as of December 31, 2022. Coursera partners with over 300 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including Guided Projects, courses, Specializations, certificates, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in many high-demand fields, including data science, technology, and business.

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Announcements

Dec 13, 2022

Welcoming Marni Baker Stein as Coursera’s new Chief Content Officer

Nov 29, 2022

West Virginia University announces affordable, top-ranked Master of Science in Software Engineering on Coursera

Nov 17, 2022

Georgetown University partners with Coursera to launch an online bachelor’s completion program for adult learners

Nov 9, 2022

SAP and Coursera launch entry-level Technology Consultant certificate

Nov 3, 2022

Coursera appoints Tim Hannan as Chief Marketing Officer

Oct 21, 2022

Coursera partners with state university and workforce systems to prepare Louisiana’s workforce for jobs of the future

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Insights

Skills Compass Report (2023)

Skills Compass Report (2023)

With data-driven insights from more than a million learners across the globe—and through the close analysis of millions of job listings—the Skills Compass Report 2023 from Coursera and The Burning Glass Institute can be used to strategic learning programs and talent planning.

Advancing Higher Education with Industry Micro-Credentials Report (2023)

Advancing Higher Education with Industry Micro-Credentials Report (2023)

This in-depth report reveals the value of Professional Certificates in enhancing higher education, drawing on insights from nearly 5,000 students and employers in 11 countries: Australia, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Core Learning Design Techniques (2023)

Core Learning Design Techniques (2023)

Combining data insights from years of Coursera research and developed by the Coursera Teaching & Learning team, these techniques outline an actionable list of pedagogy best practices applicable to content of any length, whether it’s a project, course, or full degree program.

Report: Women and Online Learning in Emerging Markets (2022)

Report: Women and Online Learning in Emerging Markets (2022)

This data-driven report from Coursera, the International Finance Corporation, and European Commission uncovers the challenges, best practices, and promise of online learning to create more opportunity for women and underserved populations in the post-pandemic economy.

Coursera in the News

Jan 10, 2023

Skills-gap crisis: 4 ways the public and private sectors can join forces to reskill workforces at scale

World Economic Forum

Nov 3, 2022

Coursera for campus looks at an opportunity of 75 million Indian learners

The Hindu Business Line

Oct 25, 2022

These 19 brands are helping people sharpen their minds, look good, and improve their health

Fast Company

Oct 10, 2022

Fortune Change the World – Coursera #24

Fortune

Sep 27, 2022

New Coursera Survey: Industry Certificates Hold Strong Appeal For College Students And Employers

Forbes

Aug 30, 2022

Edtech Series: Innovation in Learning

Bloomberg Technology

BBC Jan 19, 2023

‘I Quit My Job Rather Than Go Back to the Office’

CNBC-TV 18 Jan 18, 2023

Davos 2023 | ChatGPT is revolutionary, it’s going to change education, says Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda

Forbes Dec 21, 2022

How Online Learning Can Prepare You For A Career Change

Peru.21 Dec 3, 2022

UPC and Coursera: New Agreement Will Benefit 50 Thousand Students and Graduates in the Next Three Years

La Republica Nov 29, 2022

BNP Paribas Cardif Strengthens Its Alliance With Coursera to Promote Digital Education

El Norte Nov 15, 2022

Women Dominate Virtual Education in Mexico

The Peninsula Nov 1, 2022

Qatari Learners on Coursera at 100K, Growth Rate at 28% YoY: CEO

The Economic Times Oct 22, 2022

Coursera India Market May Pip US, Europe: CEO Jeff Maggioncalda

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