1 million graduates: The real-world impact of Google Career Certificates

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera In 2018, Google partnered with Coursera to reimagine job training and create an affordable, online program that prepared anyone — regardless of background or experience — for an entry-level, in-demand job. What began with a single IT certificate has expanded to nine programs that have transformed the … Read more

From Civil Engineering to Leadership through an Online MSc in Management

Rebin Zahid, a civil engineer based in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, has spent more than a decade navigating the complexities of oil and gas construction projects. But in 2024, he decided it was time for something more—a shift not just in title, but in mindset. “I’ve worked through the details of construction—machinery, concrete, everything,” says Rebin. “But … Read more

Welcoming Patrick Supanc as Coursera’s New Chief Product Officer

By Greg Hart, Coursera CEO I’m excited to announce that Patrick Supanc has joined Coursera as our new Chief Product Officer, starting today. Patrick brings a wealth of experience, combining a deep understanding of customer needs with a proven track record of driving innovation and business impact. Over nearly ten years at Amazon, he helped … Read more