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By Deanna Raineri, Chief Academic Strategist, Coursera June is LGBTQ+ Pride month across the globe. In many places, including right here at Coursera, this is a time to celebrate the contributions, experiences, and diversity of LGBTQ+ individuals—and to acknowledge the challenges they continue to face around the world.     At Coursera, we believe that anyone,…

Alexandra Urban is a Teaching & Learning Specialist at Coursera. She also holds the record for most courses completed by a Coursera employee—more than 22 so far! Below, Alexandra shares her reflections on her Coursera learning experience, along with a few course and career recommendations for our global community. One look at my Coursera course…

Russell knew he didn’t want to stay in academia, but wasn’t sure what to do next. A tip from a friend pointed him toward data science—and a few courses on Coursera helped him land his first industry job, which eventually grew into a leadership role with a major company. Here’s his story: If you had…

Haider was unemployed, shy, and unsure of himself and his career path—but he knew he was passionate about visual art. After completing Michigan State University’s Photography Specialization on Coursera, he got a full-time job and saw his work featured in MSU’s first-ever Coursera Capstone exhibit. Here’s his story: I've always had a knack for drawing.…