Watch James Earl Jones Read Kurt Vonnegut’s Letter Urging High-School Students to Create Art & Make Your Soul Grow

Watch James Earl Jones Read Kurt Vonnegut’s Letter Urging High-School Students to Create Art & Make Your Soul Grow

As cul­tur­al fig­ures, the late James Earl Jones and Kurt Von­negut would seem to have had lit­tle in com­mon, but each could eas­i­ly be rec­og­nized by his voice. Jones’ will come to mind as soon as you think of Darth Vad­er, Sim­ba’s father, or “This is CNN.” Von­negut’s dis­tinc­tion was the voice evi­dent on any…

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Announcing 1 degree pathway, 8 Professional Certificates, and 20 new and upgraded GenAI certs and Specializations

Announcing 1 degree pathway, 8 Professional Certificates, and 20 new and upgraded GenAI certs and Specializations

Welcoming 4 new university partners and 5 industry partners, including Saïd Business School – University of Oxford, Amazon, and Xbox By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are excited to announce several new partnerships and a major expansion of our content catalog at Coursera Connect 2024, our annual flagship conference. This expansion…

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Tips To Stay Positive And Productive

Tips To Stay Positive And Productive

The sun has set on those endless, carefree summer days. You’ve swapped sunbeds for office chairs, and your inbox has been waiting for you like a needy pet. Sounds familiar, right? If you’re feeling the back-to-work blues, you’re not alone. The post-vacation depression is as real as it gets; everyone experiences it at work. But…

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Announcing AI-powered capabilities enabling educators to use Coursera Coach to deliver interactive, personalized instruction

Announcing AI-powered capabilities enabling educators to use Coursera Coach to deliver interactive, personalized instruction

By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO   Classrooms around the world are bustling with students of varying skill levels and career goals, each striving to succeed in a rapidly changing workforce. Educators work hard to support every learner, but with crowded classrooms and limited time, it’s a daunting task.  Today, at Coursera Connect, I’m excited to…

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Overview Of Employee Upskilling And Reskilling

Overview Of Employee Upskilling And Reskilling

The need for new skills grows rapidly in today’s fast-paced work environment. Enter upskilling and reskilling. The invaluable game-changers for employees and employers, which set them ready for future success. In this article, we’ll explore the difference between upskilling and reskilling, the key benefits of an upskilling and reskilling strategy, its impact on employee retention,…

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