In the month when the Day of AI Appreciation is celebrated (July 16), a Coursera, online learning platform, announced several new initiatives aimed at empowering students and institutions in essential generative AI skills, preparing them to harness the transformative power of this technology. Among the new actions, there are new content and credentials focused on generative AI, improvements to the existing portfolio of professional certificates with specific updates on generative AI, updates for the Coursera Coach and an expansion of the Generative AI Academy to help companies train their teams with these skills
According toThe Future of Work in the Field of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Mexico 2024 , carried out by the Knowledge Observatory of the International University of La Rioja (UNIR), today there are 95% more job openings than a year ago, the offer related to artificial intelligence is growing relentlessly in the country. These new releases aim to meet the growing demand for generative AI skills worldwide and in Mexico. So far, there were over 2 million enrollments globally in more than 250 generative artificial intelligence courses and projects on Coursera and over 20 thousand enrollments in Mexico
As the GenAI revolution unfolds, professionals in Brazil face unprecedented challenges in terms of job security, and companies are struggling to keep up. Workers must now demonstrate their GenAI skills to secure employment and advance in their careers, said Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera. We recognize our collective responsibility to harness the transformative power of GenAI, transforming it into a powerful engine of opportunities for everyone in Brazil.”
The new initiatives that Coursera announced today include
- 7 new courses, specializations and certificates in generative AI from leading partners
- Generative AI Certificate for Software Development Skillsfrom DeepLearning.AI – designed for developers and software engineers at all stages of their careers, this program will explore how large language models (LLMs) work, its architecture and its applications in various coding tasks
- Programming with Generative AIcourse of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati– designed for software developers, technology leaders or AI enthusiasts, this practical course explores how generative AI tools can transform the coding workflow
- Graduation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Boulder, Colorado – this comprehensive program helps students build a solid foundation in the key topics of AI, including generative AI, natural language processing, computer vision and ethics
- Generative AI in Marketing,Darden Specialization School of Business (University of Virginia – EUA– this series of four courses explores how the structures, applications and considerations of artificial intelligence are essential to create and sustain an effective AI marketing solution
- Responsible Generative AI,Specialization at the University of Michigan- when exploring the possibilities and risks of Generative AI, students will be able to identify relevant impacts on business operations, the consumers, society and the environment
- Change Management Course for Generative AI,course at Vanderbilt Universitywill deepen the strategies and structures necessary 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 the children to use it to innovate, solve problems, give multimodal suggestions and engage in creative thinking
- Enhancement of 8 basic professional certificates from IBM, Microsoft and Meta with updates on generative AI, including activities, readings and videos
- IBM Data Analyst
- IBM Data Engineering
- IBM Data Science
- Full Stack Software Developer at IBM
- Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
- Meta Marketing Analysis
- Meta Social Media Marketing
- Expansion of the GenAI Academy with 'GenAI for Teams'this new catalog of the main 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 (over 100 courses)simplifies routine tasks, such as code generation and documentation, freeing up valuable time to create and launch differentiated and higher value offers
- Generative AI for data teams (over 70 courses)optimizes complex tasks, how data analysis and visualization, allowing deeper insights and more accurate business recommendations
- Generative AI for marketing teams (over 60 courses)maximizes customer lifetime with deeper insights, content personalization and more efficient segmentation at scale
Released in January 2024, The Generative AI Academy (GenAI) from Coursera was designed to empower executives and their employees with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-based workplace. She 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, Deep Learning.AI, Fractal Analytics, Google Cloud and AWS
- Introducing Coursera Coach as a complementary experiencethe Coursera Coach, released in 2023, provides AI-based guidance in the learning experience. It will be available as an extra 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 updated
- Summarize the main conclusions to be able to take notes more efficiently
- Take advantage of questionnaires and tests to solidify knowledge and identify gaps
- Explore how learning is aligned with current or future goals
Coursera is harnessing the power of generative AI to transform online learning. The platform now offers AI-based translations for more than 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, allowing 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
