By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera

Today at Coursera Connect, our annual conference, we announced a major expansion of our partner network with several new world-class universities and forward-thinking industry leaders. Each new partnership deepens our commitment to helping learners around the world master the skills they need to grow their careers. 

In a world defined by rapid technological change, learners need flexible, affordable ways to keep pace. That’s why we’re expanding access to career-focused content across all levels of learning, from entry-level Professional Certificates to stackable courses that lead toward degrees. 

Welcoming our new partners
We’re proud to welcome our newest partner, Anthropic, one of the world’s leading AI research companies. Together, we’ll help learners and institutions apply the latest advances in AI, safely, effectively, and ethically — unlocking new ways to learn, teach, and work.

In addition to Anthropic, we’re also excited to welcome several new university and industry partners, expanding our reach across industries and disciplines:

• Hult International Business School – Global business education with campuses worldwide
• Minnesota State University, Mankato – Comprehensive U.S. public university
• University of the Arts London – Europe’s largest specialist creative arts university
• College of Engineering: University of Miami – Top rated Educational and Research University
• Universitat Politècnica de València – Spain’s leading STEM and engineering university
• UC Santa Barbara – Top 10 U.S. public research university

Leading organizations joining Coursera as industry partners include:

• AAPC – U.S. leader in medical billing and coding
• Harvard Business Publishing – Publisher of Harvard Business Review content
• ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) – Global leader in fitness and wellness certification
• Pearson – Global leader in learning and assessments
• Skillshare – A creative learning community for personal and professional growth

These new partnerships strengthen our ability to deliver accessible, job-relevant learning for the modern workforce — spanning industries from healthcare and cybersecurity to generative AI, creative technology, and public policy.

Expanding Career Pathways with Courses and Professional Certificates
Professional Certificates on Coursera are designed to prepare learners for in-demand jobs, and many require no prior experience and can be completed in under six months. So far this year over 2.5M learners have enrolled in entry-level certs globally.

We’re excited to add new certificates from Microsoft, AAPC, and EC Council — creating even more opportunities for learners to gain job-ready skills.

• AAPC Medical Biller — Prepare for a career in healthcare billing by learning to process medical claims, manage reimbursements, and pass the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam.
• EC-Council Information Security Analyst — Learn to defend networks, investigate threats, and build job-ready cybersecurity skills in under five months.
• Coursera Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science — Build practical skills to analyze, visualize, and present data insights. 
• Microsoft SQL Server — Learn to design, secure, and optimize databases with real-world projects for data careers.
• Microsoft R Programming for Everyone — Develop data analysis and visualization skills in R using Microsoft tools, GitHub Copilot, and Azure integration.
• Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit — Master the fundamentals and frameworks to build interactive, portfolio-ready web applications.

Getting a head start on a degree with new AI and emerging tech courses from Illinois
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, one of Coursera’s most innovative university partners, has launched four new open courses that explore emerging technologies shaping the future of work. These courses are stackable into Illinois’ for-credit iMBA and iMSA degree programs and offer learners a meaningful head start toward a flexible, affordable graduate degree. 

Courses now available:

These new offerings build on UIUC’s reputation for delivering high-quality, future-focused education on Coursera and offer learners an on-ramp to graduate-level learning with real career impact.

Coursera’s partner network includes some of the world’s most respected universities, industry leaders, and global organizations, all working together to deliver credentials that combine academic excellence with practical skill-building. As new technologies accelerate changes and lifelong learning becomes essential, we’re proud to work with our partners to expand access and create new opportunities for learners globally.

Watch Coursera CEO, Greg Hart’s keynote at Coursera Connect 2025 for demos of these new capabilities here.

Learn more about Skill Tracks here.

Read about our Product Announcements here.