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The quantum computing revolution is coming—will your organization be ready for it?  Advancements in quantum computing have made it increasingly relevant in recent years, with potential applications for quantum computing spanning everything from developing pharmaceutical drugs to optimizing manufacturing supply chains to disrupting public-key cryptography.  However, despite the promise quantum…

By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera  Our annual Coursera Conference brings together leaders from across global higher education, industry, and governments to discuss critical trends, ecosystem collaborations, and technological advancements shaping the future of learning and work. This year’s conference, in its 11th edition, is particularly significant. The growing demand…

New year, new job skills! If building your skill stack or enhancing your career is one of your New Year’s resolutions, you can achieve your professional education goals without disrupting the career you already have. One of the simplest and most effective paths to continuing your lifelong learning is taking…

By Kais Zribi, General Manager, Middle East and Africa at Coursera Soha, a digital marketer and entrepreneur from Egypt, used online learning to develop new skills and increase her income after losing her main source of work during the pandemic. With a background in visual arts, Soha accessed courses that…

It’s time to dispel the myth that online courses are only suitable for learning hard skills. MIT xPRO offers many online courses that help professionals from all backgrounds become better thinkers. And according to the MIT instructors who teach these courses, there are clear advantages to learning specific frameworks online.…

By Kevin Mills, Vice President, Coursera for Government From the smallest unit of local government to international organizations, public sector agencies around the world are undergoing digital transformations that leverage new technologies to carry out core functions. This evolution demands new skills and knowledge, chief among them data literacy. Yet…

Too often standards and curriculum dictate what students should learn in the classroom without allowing time (or opportunities) for them to pursue their academic interests. Add the pressure on students to attend college at all costs (literally and figuratively), and we find that learning remains dominated by the choices and…

Are you considering a career change? First of all, give yourself a pat on the back! The decision to switch careers is a big one. It takes courage and determination to embrace change in your professional life, no matter what age you are or how advanced you are in your…

After earning his culinary degree in Washington, Steven Schmidt went to work as a chef at the University of North Texas. There, Steven also enrolled in the online program for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) from UNT in the fall of 2020. After earning his culinary degree…

If you’re at a point in your life where you’re considering continuing your education, you may wonder if online learning is the right path for you.  Taking an online course requires a notable investment of time, effort, and money, so it’s important to feel confident about your decision before moving…