With latest workforce data revealing that women make up less than 20% of the IT sector in the UK, and just 25% in the US, the industry is working hard to encourage more diversity. We spoke to two senior computer scientists about why more young women should join the tech revolution: “There’s a perception of…

The decision to pursue a graduate education can be a profoundly important one. It’s a big commitment to the next phase of your life, whether that means ascending to the top of your current profession, embarking on a new career, or learning more about a field you’re passionate about. However, for most people, this decision…

Computer-oriented jobs have grown 338 percent since 1990 according to a recent study, and the ideal computer science education has changed dramatically since then as well. But with the right skills, a computer science degree can be a passport to an incredibly exciting career on the cutting edge of industries like artificial intelligence, robotics, biomedicine,…

Python is one of the fastest-growing programming languages, and a main driver of its popularity is data science. Due to its easy learning curve, a rich set of libraries and tools, and strong community support, Python is used widely by data scientists. The University of Michigan has launched two new Python Specializations in partnership with…

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to pursue an online degree. Making this commitment to your future should feel exciting and empowering — but you also might feel anxious about telling your boss. You shouldn’t. Many students enrolled in a Master’s degree program with Coursera complete their coursework while continuing at their current job and even…

Special Message from Coursera Co-Founder Daphne Koller The world needs more health workers. The global population is growing and aging—by 2030, there will be at least 300 million more people aged 65 years and above than there were in 2014. This demographic shift, along with changes in diet, pollution, and other factors, are driving an…