By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera
Today, we are proud to announce that more than 1 million learners have enrolled in courses, Specializations, projects, and Professional Certificates from Microsoft, an industry partner since 2021. Microsoft learners span 195+ countries, with India, the U.S., Canada, Pakistan, and the U.K. rounding out the top five.
Since partnering with us in April 2021, Microsoft has launched 23 Professional Certificates and 14 Specializations (encompassing 170+ courses) as well as 15 standalone courses and two Guided Projects – all in job-relevant topics ranging from cybersecurity and UX design to data analysis and AI. In November, we expanded our partnership with Microsoft with the first Professional Certificates from Xbox on Coursera: Xbox Product Manager and Xbox Graphic Designer.
“When we partnered with Coursera nearly four years ago, our goal was to help ensure everyone has the ability to learn the most in-demand Microsoft cloud and AI skills – including how to use Microsoft technology to augment their careers,” said Geoff Hirsch, Head of Training Services Partner Channel, Microsoft. “I’m thrilled that we’ve inspired more than 1 million learners to enroll in our content and realize their potential.”
Learners have been particularly interested in learning how to use specific Microsoft tools in their day-to-day work. These are the top five Microsoft courses of all time on Coursera:
- Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel
- Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel
- Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
- Work Smarter with Microsoft Word
- Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security
We are honored to work with such a dedicated partner like Microsoft, who shares our commitment to expanding access to world-class content and credentials. As we mark this incredible milestone of 1 million learners, we look forward to delivering even more courses and certificates that help learners everywhere succeed in an evolving labor market.