In 2019, we’re celebrating all the ways a person can find their #CourseToSuccess. There are many different paths you can take to launch a successful career, and we asked our team to share the journey that led them to Coursera. We hope their stories inspire you to take the next step toward a career you’ll…
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I was studying nuclear reactors at a university in Moscow when I realized that I wasn’t passionate about my work. I decided to move to another city in Russia, Kursk, where I’m now pursuing a new course of study. In Kursk, I studied information security. I quickly realized that my classes were more theoretical than…
Loreelei worked in administration for a municipal utility for 11 years when she decided it was time for a change. Through HR courses on Coursera, she found a new passion for human resources. Within a year, she successfully transitioned to an HR career and landed a role at a new company. I got my first…
The future success of many companies, regardless of size and sector, is dependent on data. However, there is a major shortage of over 190,000 people with the deep analytical skills to understand that data and apply it to actual business goals. As demand for analytics professionals grows, those with data analytics skills such as SAS…
By Shravan Goli, Chief Product Officer, Coursera In a world where 50% of the jobs are at the risk of automation, and more than 300M people entering the workforce in the next 10 years, Coursera’s goal is to provide learners with access to high-quality content and skills that enable them to make a smooth…
The future of work conversation, catalyzed by the rapid advancement of technologies like machine learning and blockchain, and demand for skills in these areas, has dominated headlines in 2018. Rightfully so, these areas are seeing enormous demand from our 37 million global learners. Upon examination of our learner data, a few interesting trends are emerging.…