By Marni Baker Stein, Executive Content Officer, Coursera

We persistently partner with our top-tier university and industry collaborators to enhance our offerings. I am thrilled to share the news of several new collaborations, five beginner-level Professional Certificates, an extension to our GenAI catalog, and a novel degree pathway aimed at assisting learners and institutions globally.

New Collaborators & Specializations

• American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  Introduction to Personal Training – Acquire fitness basics, goal setting, behavior modification, sales, and client retention in this three-course Specialization.
  • “This Specialization serves as a straightforward pathway for anyone contemplating a career in fitness, whether they wish to explore fundamental concepts or gain the confidence essential to advance toward professional certification,” stated Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, ACE President and CEO.
• Immersify Education
  Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology – Investigate bodily systems using 3D models, gamified assessments, and real-life scenarios in this beginner-friendly Specialization.
  • “This collaboration between Immersify and Coursera represents a groundbreaking leap in the future of education and healthcare training. By merging our advanced immersive learning technology with Coursera’s extensive global reach, we are preparing learners with the competencies necessary to excel in a dynamic job landscape and ready for careers in the healthcare sector. Our shared goal is to provide learners with the most engaging and effective educational experiences available to millions,” commented Chloe Barrett, CEO and Founder of Immersify.
• Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability – Uncover how to generate and assess business value with ESG via sustainable finance and global frameworks.
  • “This programme signifies an essential milestone in our collaboration with Coursera, enabling us to engage new learners on a global scale, and we view this as a significant opportunity to share Oxford faculty’s expertise with a wider audience to enrich learning experiences worldwide. This programme provides learners with the chance to investigate the business rationale for ESG and master the frameworks, standards, and best practices for ESG reporting and disclosure. Furthermore, it allows them to grasp sustainable finance and learn about the variety of sustainable financial products and services available to facilitate positive change,” articulated Caroline Williams, Executive Director of Oxford Saïd Online.

New Entry-Level Professional Certificates

Get ready for sought-after, entry-level positions — no degree or prior experience necessary.

• DeepLearning.AI – Data Analytics
  Create compelling data stories utilizing Python, Tableau, and GenAI tools in DeepLearning.AI’s inaugural entry-level certificate.
  • “We’ve designed a program that merges foundational analytics with cutting-edge AI technology, instructing learners on how to extract insights from intricate datasets and convey them effectively – collectively sought-after skills in every sector,” observed Sean Barnes, instructor and Data Science & Engineering Leader at Netflix.
• Microsoft – Python Development
  Master Python, create web applications using Flask, automate tasks, and deploy on Azure — all while managing projects via Agile methodologies.
• Adobe – Marketing Specialist
  Employ audience research, content planning, SEO, and Adobe’s premier design tools to develop and evaluate campaigns.
• Johns Hopkins Medicine – Medical Office Manager
  Oversee clinics, create EHR strategies, implement hiring systems, and enhance revenue in Johns Hopkins’ inaugural entry-level certificate.
• IBM – Java Developer
  Develop a Java application portfolio using the most recent technologies and frameworks like Spring, SQL, and Hibernate.

GenAI Learning at Scale

GenAI course enrollments surged to 12 per minute in 2025, doubling the figures from the previous year. Our catalog now boasts over 680 GenAI courses, including these notable new entries:

• AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Fueled by Generative AI Specialization (Vanderbilt University)
• Introduction to Generative AI with Snowflake (Snowflake)
• Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders Specialization (Vanderbilt University)
• AI Agents: From Prompts to Multi-Agent Systems (University of California, Davis)
• Microsoft Copilot in Excel: Enhanced Data Analysis Simplified (Knowledge Accelerators)

New Degree Pathway: Google + Illinois Tech

Successfully completing the Google IT Support Professional Certificate provides direct entry to enroll in the Master of Information Technology at Illinois Tech. This initiative enables students to:

• Save as much as $1,500 on tuition.
• Begin with up to 10% of the degree already completed.
• Graduate up to 4 months ahead of schedule.

Additionally, students who entered the degree through the Performance-Based Admissions pathway can now receive credit for one of the following Professional Certificates*:

• AWS Cloud Technology Consultant
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Google Project Management
• IBM Full Stack Cloud Developer
• Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer

We are eager to assist more learners in unlocking new possibilities and progressing in their careers with these latest initiatives.

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*Students are not allowed to transfer both the Google IT Support certificate and one of the Professional Certificates. The program will accept only one of these.

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