By: Alexandra Urban, Senior Teaching & Learning Specialist, Coursera Teaching and learning online can feel daunting, especially at first. With the pandemic forcing millions of instructors and students abruptly into remote schooling, many have questioned the quality of online learning and its effectiveness — especially those new to the online setting. This new landscape inspired […]
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Daria’s career journey: from HVAC systems to UX research
We’d like to introduce you to Daria. She’s an amazing Coursera learner, whose career journey has taken her from designing HVAC systems in Kyiv to UX design in California. She tells her story below in a series of chapters, and along the way, offers some valuable career advice for anyone who’s hoping to make a […]
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Accelerating your journey to a master’s degree and career advancement
With MasterTrack™ Certificates on Coursera, you have the unique opportunity to advance your education and your career simultaneously. By successfully completing a MasterTrack™ Certificate program, you can earn credit towards a master’s degree and receive a university-issued career credential that affirms your new skills and capabilities. To create a MasterTrack Certificate program, we split a […]
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How to Prepare for Job Interviews
Download this guide in PDF format This guide is designed to help you effectively prepare for your first conversation with a recruiter, hiring manager, or non-technical team member. You can use this guide whether you’re new to interviewing, haven’t interviewed in a long time, or just want to refresh your interviewing skills. We’ll discuss some […]
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Announcing Coursera’s First Impact Report
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera Coursera was founded in 2012 with a mission of providing universal access to world-class learning. At no time in Coursera’s history has this mission been more relevant or urgent. The world is facing unprecedented economic disruption, and the need to develop skills for a digital future is even more apparent […]
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Learn how Vishnu went from small village tech hobbyist to IT professional
We’d like you to meet Vishnu Mohankumar from Kerala, India. A tech enthusiast from a young age, Vishnu has always loved helping neighbors in his village by fixing any and all technology-related issues. Today, he is a Desktop Support Engineer at Astreya Consultancy. Below, he shares his learning journey and discusses how earning his Google […]
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Discover how Melaine is driving education efforts in West Africa using skills learned on Coursera
We’d like to introduce you to Melaine Nyuyfoni Nsaikila. In the story he shares below, Melaine describes how learning on Coursera helped give him an edge in his job search and the tools to continue to make a difference in policy and development. With persistence and determination, he built the technical skills that he now […]
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Coursera Launches Two New Entry-Level Professional Certificates in Partnership With Salesforce, SV Academy, and IBM
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Over half of the active workforce in the US does not have a college degree. This group has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, experiencing more than double the job loss rates compared to college-educated workers. Coursera has teamed up with Salesforce, SV Academy, and IBM to launch […]
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Facebook Partners with Coursera to Launch Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate
Designed to Help Learners of All Backgrounds Enter the Growing Field of Social Media Marketing By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera Today, we’re excited to announce a new Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate from Facebook – our newest industry partner. The certificate is designed for learners without a college degree or any prior experience to become […]
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How to Write an Effective Resume
In this guide, you’ll learn how to create an effective resume. You’ll learn strategies for tailoring your resume to the role you’re pursuing, and how to effectively present your skills and experience—whether you’re a new-job seeker or a mid-career professional switching to a new field. You will learn about templates and formats and understand the […]
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