Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from UNT is the first bachelor’s degree from a U.S university on Coursera  By Dil Sidhu, Chief Content Officer at Coursera A four-year degree continues to be regarded as one of the most valued credentials in the job market: An estimated 35% of jobs in the U.S. require at…

Jen-chien Yu, a student in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Master of Computer Science in Data Science (MCS-DS) program, is a wonderful example of how online learners can immediately start to apply their new knowledge to their professional field. Yu has been able to apply skills in areas of study like Machine Learning, Data…

When preparing to apply for an online MCS, students often ask the essential question - am I prepared for this degree program? In part two of this “Getting an MCS” series, we will be going in-depth on how to prepare for the MCS program once you have applied. Once you have applied to the program…

When preparing to apply for an online MCS, students often begin by asking themselves if they have the right background for this degree. In part one of this “Getting an MCS” series, we will be providing in-depth answers to some of the typical questions students ask during the application process. Can I get in? The…

This past August, Suprita earned the Instructional Design MasterTrack™ Certificate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to completing the program, she was a self-taught instructional designer in India who created content for corporate training programs on subjects like time management and organizational skills. Honing my expertise As a self-taught instructional designer, I was fortunate…

By Rich Jacquet, Chief People Officer Learn, change, and grow is our mindset at Coursera, and we take learning seriously. Employees have had free access to more than 3,600 courses and certificates on the platform since 2017 and have completed thousands of courses over the years — from the blockbuster AI for Everyone to A…