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By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera

During today’s Coursera Connect, our yearly conference, we unveiled a significant enlargement of our partner network with multiple new prestigious universities and innovative industry leaders. Each new collaboration reinforces our dedication to supporting learners globally in acquiring the skills necessary to advance their careers.

In an era characterized by swift technological evolution, learners require adaptable, economical methods to keep up. Therefore, we are broadening access to career-oriented content across all learning levels, from entry-level Professional Certificates to modular courses leading to degrees.

Embracing our new collaborators
We are thrilled to introduce our most recent partner, Anthropic, a top-tier AI research firm worldwide. Together, we will assist learners and institutions in harnessing the latest advancements in AI, safely, efficiently, and ethically — opening up new avenues for learning, teaching, and working.

In addition to Anthropic, we are also eager to welcome several new university and industry allies, extending our influence across various fields and sectors:

• Hult International Business School – Global business education with campuses around the world
• Minnesota State University, Mankato – Comprehensive public university in the U.S.
• University of the Arts London – Europe’s largest specialized creative arts university
• College of Engineering: University of Miami – Highly regarded Educational and Research University
• Universitat Politècnica de València – Spain’s foremost STEM and engineering university
• UC Santa Barbara – Top 10 public research university in the U.S.

Notable organizations joining Coursera as industry collaborators comprise:

• AAPC – U.S. leader in medical billing and coding
• Harvard Business Publishing – Publisher of Harvard Business Review materials
• ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) – Global leader in fitness and wellness accreditation
• Pearson – Global leader in education and assessments
• Skillshare – A creative learning community for personal and professional development

These new collaborations enhance our capacity to provide accessible, job-relevant education for the contemporary workforce — spanning sectors from healthcare and cybersecurity to generative AI, creative technology, and public policy.

Enhancing Career Pathways with Courses and Professional Certificates
Professional Certificates on Coursera are tailored to prepare learners for high-demand roles, with many requiring no prior experience and being completable in under six months. Thus far this year, over 2.5M learners have registered for entry-level certifications worldwide.

We are enthusiastic to incorporate new certifications from Microsoft, AAPC, and EC Council — creating even more opportunities for learners to acquire job-ready skills.

• AAPC Medical Biller — Get ready for a career in healthcare billing by mastering the processing of medical claims, managing reimbursements, and passing the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam.
• EC-Council Information Security Analyst — Learn to protect networks, investigate threats, and develop job-ready cybersecurity abilities in less than five months.
• Coursera Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science — Gain practical skills to scrutinize, visualize, and present data insights.
• Microsoft SQL Server — Learn to architect, secure, and enhance databases through real-world projects for data-related careers.
• Microsoft R Programming for Everyone — Cultivate data analysis and visualization expertise in R using Microsoft tools, GitHub Copilot, and Azure integration.
• Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit — Master the essentials and frameworks to create interactive, portfolio-ready web applications.

Gaining a head start on a degree with new AI and emerging tech courses from Illinois
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, one of Coursera’s most inventive university partners, has launched four new open courses that examine emerging technologies shaping the future of work. These courses are stackable into Illinois’ for-credit iMBA and iMSA degree programs and offer learners a valuable head start toward an adaptable, affordable graduate degree.

Courses presently available:

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence
• Blockchains, Tokens, and the Decentralized Future
• Emerging Technology, Disruption, and AI
  

These new offerings build upon UIUC’s reputation for providing high-quality, future-oriented education on Coursera and grant learners an avenue to graduate-level studies with genuine career implications.

Coursera’s partner network encompasses some of the globe’s most respected universities, industry pioneers, and international organizations, all cooperating to deliver credentials that unite academic excellence with practical skill enhancement. As new technologies expedite transformations and lifelong education becomes imperative, we take pride in collaborating with our partners to broaden access and establish new opportunities for learners worldwide.

Watch Coursera CEO, Greg Hart’s keynote at Coursera Connect 2025 for demonstrations of these new features here.

Discover more about Skill Tracks here.

Read about our Product Announcements here.

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