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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act has arrived—and its impact will extend far beyond European borders. Much like how GDPR transformed global approaches to data privacy, this legislation establishes the world's first comprehensive legal framework for AI development and deployment, including a requirement that organizations ensure "a sufficient level of AI literacy" among staff who operate or provide AI systems. In this month's #LearningCurve, we're sharing our playbook for turning a compliance imperative into your strategic opportunity. Click below for the highlights, or visit the link to download the complete EU AI Act Playbook: https://bit.ly/3IGqFkx

Meet Sedinam Worlanyo, a Senior Product Researcher here at Coursera! 👋 👩💼 What it’s like to work in user experience: “I get to learn from our users around the world! Sometimes that could look like talking to them in interviews, analyzing large quantities of data, or observing how they interact with various features on Coursera. Once I identify patterns and insights from the data, I use them to help our team make decisions to improve our product experience.” 👫 On cultivating a sense of belonging: In addition to her Researcher role, she drives the Coursera for Africa Innovation Bridge initiative, an exchange that connects Courserians with African Leadership University students. “Initiatives like Innovation Bridge are platforms to hold up mirrors for people who might not yet see themselves in certain spaces, but absolutely belong there. My goal has always been to help others translate their skills, claim their space, and feel seen in the process and I love that I’ve been able to proactively do that at Coursera.” 🌟 Her success tip: Don’t let technical language make you feel like you’re starting from scratch. “Too often, I meet learners who have the skills but don’t recognize them. One reason I’ve noticed is that the industry tends to use language that feels out of reach. Take, for example, ‘prompt engineering.’ At its core, it's about asking better questions to get better results—something people can learn to do, but might initially find daunting simply by the technical term.” ▶️ Want to learn from Sedinam? Check out Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma where she is featured as a guest expert. https://bit.ly/4nWhcWn

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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