By Mustafa Furniturewala, Chief Technical Officer, Coursera

Today, I’m thrilled to unveil a brand new approach to explore and uncover content on Coursera. Learners can now more effortlessly investigate 60 sought-after positions, receive tailored guidance from Coursera Coach (our AI-driven mentor), and have a more defined trajectory to progress in their professions.

According to the Coursera Learner Outcomes Report, eighty-five percent of Coursera participants enroll to enhance their skills for career advancement, yet nearly two-thirds are uncertain about which skills they require to achieve their objectives.

This enhancement acts as a guide, assisting learners in navigating careers on Coursera with customized content suggestions aligned to their goals.

Over the previous six months, we have been trialing and evaluating these enhancements, and the findings indicate that learners who receive tailored recommendations are more inclined to enroll in a learning opportunity. By eliminating uncertainty, Coursera simplifies the journey for learners to advance in their careers with assurance.

This is how it operates:

• Upon registration, learners undertake a brief career assessment, specifying their current position, desired position, and educational background.
• Subsequently, learners are presented with a series of content suggestions based on their aspirational role, accompanied by a “top recommendation.”
• They can select a “Why was this suggested for me” option and engage in a dialogue with Coursera Coach, an AI-enhanced guide.
• Compensation and job listing statistics are accessible for each position and are tailored for 39 nations, including the US, Mexico, Brazil, the UK, Germany, Spain, India, Singapore, the UAE, and Qatar.

Recommendations are derived from the relevance of each content piece in teaching the essential skills required for a specific role.

Learners currently have the option to select from 60 roles, with an additional 20+ expected to be available before the year’s end. The roles were chosen based on various criteria, including learner preferences, job market needs, and available content on Coursera that addresses the vital skills for each position.

Discover this innovative experience. Sign up now to obtain your tailored recommendations today and take the next step towards achieving your career ambitions.

The article From Catalog to Compass: Introducing Personalized Recommendations to Guide Career Growth first appeared on Coursera Blog.