In the month when the AI Appreciation Day is celebrated (July 16), Coursera, the leading online learning platform, announced several new initiatives aimed at empowering students and institutions with essential generative AI skills, preparing them to harness the transformative power of this technology. Among the new initiatives are new content and credentials focused on generative AI, improvements to the existing professional certificate portfolio with specific updates on generative AI, updates for Coursera Coach, and an expansion of the Generative AI Academy to help companies train their teams with these skills.
According toThe Future of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Jobs in Mexico 2024, conducted by the Knowledge Observatory of the International University of La Rioja (UNIR), there are now 95% more job openings than a year ago, and the supply related to artificial intelligence is growing unstoppable in the country. These new releases aim to meet the growing demand for generative AI skills worldwide and in Mexico. So far, there have been over 2 million enrollments worldwide in more than 250 courses and projects on generative artificial intelligence on Coursera, and over 20,000 enrollments in Mexico.
As the GenAI revolution unfolds, professionals in Brazil face unprecedented challenges in job security, and companies are struggling to keep up. Workers now must demonstrate their GenAI skills to secure their jobs and advance their careers, said Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera. We recognize our collective responsibility to harness the transformative power of GenAI, turning it into a powerful engine of opportunities for everyone in Brazil.
New initiatives Coursera announced today include:
- 7 new courses, specializations, and certificates in generative AI from leading partners
- Generative AI Certificate for Software Development Skillsand DeepLearning.AI –Designed for software developers and engineers at all stages of their careers, this program will explore how large language models (LLMs) work, their architecture, and their applications in various coding tasks.
- Generative AI Programming curso do Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati – Designed for software developers, technology leaders, or AI enthusiasts, this hands-on course explores how generative AI tools can transform the coding workflow.
- Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Colorado Boulder– This comprehensive program helps students build a solid foundation in key AI topics, including generative AI, natural language processing, computer vision, and ethics.
- Generative AI in Marketing,Darden Specialization School of Business (University of Virginia – USA)– This four-course series explores how artificial intelligence frameworks, applications, and considerations are essential to creating and sustaining an effective AI marketing solution.
- Responsible Generative AI,Specialization at the University of Michigan–by exploring the possibilities and risks of Generative AI, students will be able to identify relevant impacts on business operations, consumers, society and the environment.
- Change Management for Generative AI Course,course at Vanderbilt University–will delve into the strategies and frameworks needed for organizations to successfully implement and adapt to generative artificial intelligence.
- Generative AI for Children, Parents and Teachers, course at Vanderbilt University- designed as a resource for parents and teachers, this free course will help children navigate a world filled with generative AI. He will teach children to use it to innovate, solve problems, give multimodal suggestions, and engage in creative thinking.
- Enhance 8 core professional certificates from IBM, Microsoft, and Meta with generative AI updates, including activities, readings, and videos:
- IBM Data Analyst
- IBM Data Engineering
- IBM Data Science
- IBM Full Stack Software Developer
- Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
- Meta Marketing Analysis
- Meta Social Media Marketing
- GenAI Academy Expands with 'GenAI for Teams':this new catalog of leading research institutions and companies will equip teams with Generative AI skills tailored to their business functions. With real-world applications and safe practice, companies can use the GenAI Academy to unlock innovation and productivity in functional teams.
- Generative AI for Software and Product Teams (100+ courses): Simplifies routine tasks like code generation and documentation, freeing up valuable time to create and launch differentiated, higher-value offerings.
- Generative AI for Data Teams (70+ courses):optimizes complex tasks like data analysis and visualization, enabling deeper insights and more accurate business recommendations.
- Generative AI for Marketing Teams (60+ Courses): Maximize customer lifetime value with deeper insights, content personalization, and more efficient targeting at scale.
Launched in January 2024, Coursera's Generative AI Academy (GenAI) was designed to empower executives and their employees with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-based workplace. It offers a unique combination of basic literacy programs and executive education from leading research universities and companies at the forefront of AI, including Microsoft, Stanford Online, Vanderbilt University, DeepLearning.AI, Fractal Analytics, Google Cloud, and AWS.
- Introducing Coursera Coach as a complementary experience:The Coursera Coach, launched in 2023, provides AI-based guidance in the learning experience. It will be available as an additional feature of the courses, becoming a more integrated part of the student's journey. The Coursera Coach will act as an interactive guide, allowing students to:
- Ask questions to clarify the material and stay up to date.
- Summarize key findings so you can take notes more efficiently.
- Take advantage of quizzes and tests to solidify knowledge and identify gaps.
- Explore how learning aligns with current or future goals
Coursera is harnessing the power of generative AI to transform online learning. The platform now offers AI-powered translations for over 4,600 courses and 55 professional certificates in 21 languages, including Spanish, making education more accessible to a global audience. The Course Builder with AI technology streamlines content creation, enabling institutions and companies to develop customized courses efficiently. Furthermore, Coursera is committed to maintaining academic integrity through a new set of AI-based tools that strengthen assessment and grading processes, ensuring genuine learning and skill development.
