Coursera News | Sep 18, 2024
Coursera has added new degree programs from the University of Maryland Global Campus and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, while removing programs from the University of Huddersfield, Illinois Tech, and the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad...
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🌎 coursera.orgCoursera is a leading online learning platform founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. It aims to provide universal access to world-class education through partnerships with over 300 universities and companies. With 124 million registered learners, Coursera offers a wide range of courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degree programs in various fields, including data science, technology, and business. The platform is designed to help individuals and organizations upskill and reskill in a flexible and affordable manner.
Updates as of Sep 18, 2024
- Coursera has added new degree programs from the University of Maryland Global Campus and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, while removing programs from the University of Huddersfield, Illinois Tech, and the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad.
- Coursera has added new degree programs including a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of London and a Bachelor of Science in General Business from the University of North Texas.
- Coursera has added new degree programs from the University of Pittsburgh and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, while removing programs from the University of Huddersfield and the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad.
- Coursera has updated the tuition for the iMBA program to approximately $25K and changed the payment structure to pay per course.
- Coursera has added new degree programs including an Executive MBA from IIT Roorkee and a Master of Science in Data Science from the University of Colorado Boulder.
- Coursera has added new degree programs including a Master of Computer Science in Data Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an Executive MBA from IIT Roorkee.
- Coursera announced AI-powered capabilities enabling educators to use Coursera Coach for interactive, personalized instruction.
- Coursera has introduced new AI skills in several Google Professional Certificates, including Project Management, IT Support, and Data Analytics.
- Coursera has introduced new courses and projects across various domains including Data Science, Business, Computer Science, IT, Language Learning, Personal Development, and Science and Engineering.
- Coursera has updated its free course offerings to include foundational skills in programming, data analysis, and digital marketing, and has adjusted the number of available courses and guided projects.
- Coursera has added new degree programs including a Master of Computer Science in Data Science and an Executive MBA from IIT Roorkee.
- Coursera announced that four new Microsoft Professional Certificates are now available in Spanish to help students in Colombia prepare for high-demand jobs.
- Coursera has made the BSc Computer Science from London University more accessible worldwide with the new International Foundation Programme for Computer Science.
- Coursera announced a new Computer Science degree pathway from the University of London, 8 Professional Certificates, and 20 new and upgraded GenAI certifications and Specializations, partnering with Saïd Business School, Amazon, and Xbox.
- Starting today, learners can experience a Coursera Coach-powered Socratic dialogue in University of Michigan’s 'Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life' and 'Grow with Google’s AI Essentials'.
- Coursera is launching a new feature called Coursera Coach, which will be generally available soon.
- Coursera launched Google Professional Certificates with practical AI skills on September 16.
- SCB Academy and Dr. Barbara Oakley have launched the Thai version of the 'Learning How to Learn' course on Coursera, available from October 1, 2023.
- Coursera and Microsoft are offering 5,000 free scholarships for new professional certificates in Portuguese, including courses on AI in Microsoft 365.
- Stéphanie Durand has left Coursera, where she held the position of Strategic Partnerships, to join CodeSignal as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships in the United States.
- Coursera will participate in FNESP 2024 on September 18-19 at the Anhembi Convention Center.
- Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera’s CEO, will present a live-streamed keynote at Coursera Connect 2024 on September 17, 2024.
- Coursera is hiring a Head of Global Tax to oversee its global tax strategy and compliance.
- Coursera has 148 million registered learners as of March 31, 2024.
- Coursera released a new impact report highlighting how microcredentials are transforming education and boosting career prospects for students.
- Coursera's '4Sİ Akademiyası' is a finalist for the 2024 'Outstanding Achievement Award'.
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