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Degree in one hand, AI course in the other: College students aren’t waiting for classrooms to catch up with jobs
Amid rapid technological advancements, college students are embracing online learning platforms like Coursera and Simplilearn to equip themselves with vital AI skills. The urgency for upskilling programs has skyrocketed due to changing industry needs. Educational institutions are proactively collaborating with edtech companies to improve graduates' employability. Yet, students often grapple with learning AI informally, facing hurdles in skill acquisition, leading them to seek organized educational pathways for future career readiness.
AI set to wipe out humans? Andrew Ng breaks his silence on artificial intelligence doomsday warnings as tech leaders debate whether superintelligent machines could become uncontrollable
AI pioneer Andrew Ng calls extinction warnings science fiction, not science. He urges industry focus on practical engineering and cybersecurity challenges. Researchers from leading AI firms have raised concerns about advanced systems. Ng believes current risks require more attention than hypothetical future dangers. The debate continues on balancing AI progress with safety measures.
CXOs sharpen AI edge to stay in control
Senior execs are increasingly enrolling in artificial intelligence programs. Demand from experienced professionals is outpacing that from freshers and mid-career learners. Many senior leaders are now accountable for driving AI transformation initiatives. Learners come from diverse non-tech sectors, including banking and healthcare.
Coursera backs cofounder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment
Coursera cofounder Andrew Ng said he founded LearnVector because he thinks the popular belief that artificial intelligence will replace workers is misguided and white-collar workers simply need to learn new skills that keep them essential as AI automates more tasks.
Competition Commission clears merger of Udemy with Coursera's arm
The Competition Commission of India has approved the merger of Coursera's subsidiary, Chess Merger Sub, with Udemy Inc. This all-stock transaction, valued at approximately USD 2.5 billion, will see Udemy become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coursera. Existing Coursera shareholders will hold about 59% of the combined entity, with Udemy stockholders owning 41%.
Coursera partners with Mission Karmayogi to upskill India's civil servants, govt officials
As part of the collaboration, Coursera will utilize the Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) platform to deliver a curated collection of courses, focused on advanced competencies for civil servants and government officials, the company said.
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Coursera to buy Udemy, creating $2.5 billion firm to target AI training: Report
Coursera has announced a buyout of its rival Udemy in an all-stock merger, propelling the combined organisation to a valuation of $2.5 billion. Udemy shareholders would receive 0.8 shares of Coursera for each held.
Upskilling, reskilling to help Indian workforce win in tomorrow’s market: Coursera CEO Greg Hart
With 30 million registered learners and a 20% annual growth rate, India currently accounts for the second largest number of users on Coursera, after the US. In terms of the user base for generative artificial intelligence, India is already the largest, said Hart, who is on his first visit to India after being appointed the company’s CEO in February this year.
Coursera names Ashutosh Gupta as managing director for India and Asia Pacific
He will oversee Coursera's enterprise business operations across the region, working closely with companies, educational institutions, and government bodies to provide students, citizens, and employees with the skills needed for the digital economy, a company statement said.
Coursera appoints Ashutosh Gupta as managing director for India, Asia Pacific
Coursera has appointed Ashutosh Gupta as Managing Director for India and the Asia Pacific region. Gupta will spearhead the company's enterprise business, collaborating with organisations to equip individuals with skills essential for the digital economy. His extensive experience in the region positions him to drive Coursera's growth and prepare communities for an AI-driven future.
Coursera translates over 4,000 English courses into Hindi using AI
Coursera took the step in an effort to improve access to high-quality education in India and better serve the local needs of learners and institutions in the country.
Coursera learnings: from top courses to learning outcomes and training demand and supply shift
Coursera's data highlights that people mainly use its platform to accelerate their careers. While data, machine learning and digital marketing courses are preferred at the beginner level, more advanced learners are interested in areas such as content marketing, valuation, and self-driving cars. Coursera is seeing more people at entry levels using its courses for professional certificates.
Family of Reliance employees can now access all Coursera courses
Up to three members of the employee families can receive free and unlimited access to all courses, specialisations and certifications in Coursera for business catalogue, as well as access to Coursera Clips. Employees get access to Coursera Clips, over 200K videos and lessons of 5–10 minutes for in-the-moment learning.
Coursera is stepping up its India play amid an edtech boom
Coursera Inc. is partnering with more Indian institutions and introducing platform innovations to better serve learners in its biggest market outside of the US. The online courses provider has 12.5 million registered learners in India.
Coursera doubled its annual India additions in a pandemic year
US-based online education provider Coursera added 10.6 million learners from India in 2020, according to its Global Skills Report, 2021. That compares with the 5 million learners in 2019.
Coursera to raise about $519 million in U.S. IPO at over $4 billion valuation
Coursera was among the companies to have benefited from a surge in demand for online learning platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Online learning platform Coursera files for US IPO
Coursera offers courses such as machine learning, cloud computing and language learning, with its platform used by more than 3,700 colleges and universities, according to the company's website.
Coursera files for US IPO as edtech booms amid the pandemic
Coursera's revenue rose 59% to $293.5 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020, even as net loss widened to $66.8 million from $46.7 million a year earlier.
‘Coursera For Campus’ to enhance reach of Coursera’s online courses
Coursera’s 2019 Global Skills Index found that two-thirds of the world’s population is falling behind in critical skills.
IIM Calcutta to offer MasterTrack certificate programs through Coursera
These programmes on Coursera will be IIM Calcutta’s first offerings that would be delivered fully online.
Bharti Airtel partners with Coursera to build future-ready workforce
This strategic partnership will give Airtel employees in India access to Coursera’s enterprise platform Coursera for Business, and equip them with relevant emerging skill sets.
Coursera finds a student in AXA
Online learning platform enters into a global partnership with insurance company
Coursera secures $64 million funding led by GSV
The 'Series D' funding round also saw participation from Learn Capital and Lampert Foundation, Coursera said in a statement.
Coursera appoints BlaBlaCar's Raghav Gupta as India country director
Raghav Gupta will play a strategic role in deepening Coursera’s investment in India with a focus on expanding the company’s workforce development initiatives.
Coursera launches programmes for government and NGO workforce
Coursera for Governments & Nonprofits can be used by organizations focused on workforce development to curate online learning programs aligned to their labor market needs.
Coursera and Manipal Global tie up for curated educational content
This will allow Manipal learners initial access to more than 60 specializations and certificate programs from Coursera’s university partners.
Axis Group ties up with education aggregator Coursera to train employees
Axis Group has tied up with Coursera, a global education aggregator to skill about 12,000 of its 80,000 employees over three years.
Times Internet ties up with US firm Coursera
“Coursera is the gold standard for the emerging wave of education technology companies,” said Satyan Gajwani, CEO of Times Internet.
Coursera secures $49.5 million in Series C funding
Online education platform Coursera announced on Tuesday that it has raised a total of $49.5 million in a first closing of its Series C financing.
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