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Meet Sarah, a data analyst from Washington who's passionate about exploring the future of AI. She shares what sparked her learning journey on Coursera—and how it’s already opening new doors for her career and curiosity.

Big news: We’re excited to welcome Grant Parsamyan as Coursera’s new Chief Data Officer! Grant brings over two decades of experience leading data strategy, analytics, and platform innovation at companies like Alludo, OpenTable, eHarmony, and Yahoo. From scaling enterprise data organizations to driving digital transformation, his work has helped unlock powerful insights and operational impact across consumer-facing and global businesses. As CDO, Grant will lead Coursera’s global data strategy—advancing our efforts in data engineering, analytics, infrastructure, and governance to support innovation and learner success at scale. With Grant joining our leadership team, we’re excited to strengthen our platform, deepen our insights, and continue delivering on our mission to expand access to world-class learning. Check out more about Grant and his journey here: https://lnkd.in/e9eNhQ6u Say 👋 in the comments to welcome Grant! #Coursera #Leadership #DataStrategy #EdTech

📊 Data professionals, this free course is for you: Data-centric computing is a key skill for data scientists, engineers, and architects. This skill will become increasingly in demand as more businesses seek ownership over internal data. For a limited time, the University of Pittsburgh is offering their Data-Centric Computing course for free. What’s more: If you enroll in their Master of Data Science, your course progress will count toward your degree.  Here’s how to gain access: 1️⃣ Visit the degree page: https://bit.ly/452cqiC 2️⃣ Click “Request Info” and fill out your information. 3️⃣ Check your email and start exploring data-centric computing.

✨ Your Q2 trends report is here! From what we can see, AI, engineering, and data topics are all the buzz!  Consider this your Q2 recap. Here are the courses on Coursera from IBM, Vanderbilt University, Microsoft, and more that surged in popularity during the second quarter of the year. https://bit.ly/4m2jwJN Ready to start learning? During our sale, unlock all these courses with a year of learning with Coursera Plus for $240. https://bit.ly/3TJVcjO

Engineering isn’t just about technical skills—it’s about solving complex problems, managing projects, and thinking strategically. Whether you're early in your career or looking to grow into a leadership role, you can build in-demand skills with flexible programs on Coursera. Here are a few great places to start: 🔧 Introduction to Systems Engineering Specialization: https://bit.ly/3Itgobc 📊 Engineering Project Management Specialization: https://bit.ly/40OpVQo 📦 Digital Product Management Specialization: https://bit.ly/4lCSaKj And when you're ready to step into leadership, a program like the MS in Engineering Management from Northeastern University on Coursera can help you bridge the gap between technical expertise and business strategy. https://bit.ly/4lpUXGx Wherever you are in your journey, there’s a path to help you move forward.

Let’s not sugar coat it: Layoffs can significantly impact our lives. So, what can you do when navigating a layoff to mitigate some of that impact? In today’s #CareerChat, we’re taking a look at four actionable steps you can take after being laid off. From must-do immediate steps to those that move toward your next career, we’re covering tips for navigating a layoff from beginning to end.   #layoff #jobloss #jobsearch #jobtips #jobskills #careergrowth #careerchat #skillsdevelopment #LearnWithoutLimits

Let’s talk about using AI to work smarter, not harder.  Whether you’re chasing personal goals or career growth, AI can help you go from “Where do I even start?” to “I’ve got this.” Here’s how to make AI your success sidekick 🧠 1️⃣ Define your goal: Use AI to shape your vision into a SMART goal—specific, measurable, doable. 2️⃣ Break it down: Big goals = small wins. Use AI to turn big dreams into bite-sized tasks you can actually finish. 3️⃣ Build your learning plan: Let AI recommend what to learn next based on your skills + goals. 4️⃣ Set smart reminders: Use AI tools to nudge you when it’s time to check in, not check out. 5️⃣ Track your progress: Dashboards, visual goals, and progress updates = motivation that lasts. Want to start learning with AI, about AI? Check out the most popular GenAI courses: https://bit.ly/3IucS0g #AIAppreciationDay #GenAI #LearnWithAI #AItools #LifelongLearning #AIAppreciationDay