What Does an AI Engineer Do?

AI Engineers are in demand in most industries, and there’s a good reason for this. If you’re wondering what an AI Engineer does, we’ll break it down for you. Businesses can use the massive amounts of data they generate daily to improve and simplify common, everyday tasks. With the right AI systems, companies can take … Read more

Celebrating the teachers who inspire the world

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Every learning journey begins with a great teacher. On National Teacher Appreciation Day, we celebrate the educators who are inspiring, shaping, and empowering learners in a rapidly changing world.  This belief in the power of learning led two educators, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, to found Coursera … Read more

No Undergrad, No Problem — How Matt Daiter Earned His CU Boulder MSEE Online

When New Jersey native Matthew Daiter enrolled in the University of Colorado Boulder’s online MS in Electrical Engineering program, he already had nearly a decade of real-world experience behind him. No undergraduate degree. No traditional academic trajectory. Just a “funky educational path,” a can-do attitude, and a career spent building and breaking boundaries in hardware … Read more

University of Huddersfield and Coursera Launch Online BSc in Data Science to Meet Global Demand for Data Talent

The University of Huddersfield today announced the launch of its first fully online undergraduate degree on Coursera. The BSc(Hons) in Data Science is designed to equip learners worldwide with the technical, analytical and mathematical skills needed to succeed in today’s data-driven economy. The degree, which offers flexible full- and part-time study options, is aimed at … Read more

From Chemistry to Strategy: How Ishpinder Kailey Used the iMBA to Expand Her Impact in STEM

When Australia-based learner Ishpinder Kailey reflects on her journey—from teaching physical chemistry in India, to leading global R&D teams in Canada, and now co-founding her own advisory firm in Australia—her path tells a story of unwavering resilience, shaped by bold decisions, reinvention, and a deep commitment to education and personal growth. With a foundation in … Read more

From Istanbul to New York: Nejla Gul-Saglam’s Inspiring Path to Education and Empowerment

When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in Computer Programming at Sakarya University, in Turkey, back in 2007, she didn’t yet know how many times her dreams would evolve—and be tested. Today, as a full-time engineering management professional, mother, and proud 2025 graduate of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from CU Boulder, … Read more

Abijah Mashava: From IT Passion to Cloud Computing at Illinois Tech and a Global Mission

Abijah Mashava’s journey began in Highfield, a small town in Harare, Zimbabwe, and has carried him across continents, into boardrooms, and through various roles in software and systems engineering. Today, he’s not only a tech founder and cloud consultant based in Central New York, but he’s also a proud graduate of the online Master of … Read more