Cambridge University majors and continuing education bring world-class learning to Europe
Partnership brings Cambridge’s renowned expertise to 175 million learners worldwide
Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera
Today, I am pleased to announce that Cambridge University Professional and Continuing Education will select the University of Cambridge’s Professional Education Program as our global learning platform for the first time.
Cambridge University Professional and Continuing Education, ranked sixth in the world by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, will launch eight courses and two majors from now until August 31. The first of these courses, Financial Basicsnow it’s Live, and the same is true for the first specialization Psychological and decision-making science.
Designed to provide learners with a career in demand and an evolving skill economy, these products cover high-growth areas such as finance, artificial intelligence, psychology and forensic science. from Financial leadership principles arrive Ethical AI and Forensic DNA Analysis,Each course is designed to prepare learners for practical challenges and opportunities to shape the future of work.
This partnership combines Cambridge’s academic excellence with Coursera’s AI-driven learning platform and the global reach of 175 million learners, including over 4.5 million in the UK.
Located in the heart of one of the world’s largest technology clusters, Cambridge University has become a pioneer at the intersection of academia and business and has a strong track record of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. Recent research shows that seed startups in Cambridge (41%) surpass other university towns in Oxford (35%) and London (33%) (33%) than any other university city in the UK.
The partnership will enable Cambridge University’s major and continuing education and Coursera to:
- Connect learners to career outcomes in high-demand work areas
- Expand Cambridge’s world-renowned professional education expertise to learners around the world
- Addressing key workforce skills gaps through internationally recognized courses in emerging fields such as AI and behavioral sciences
Cory Saarinen, Assistant Director of Technology and Technology at the University of Cambridge, improves professional and continuing education: “We look forward to a successful partnership with Coursera. The University of Cambridge’s professional and continuing education has expanded university-level research to adults for over 150 years. Through this new partnership, we aim to support learners from around the world to gain lifelong learning to gain lifelong learning, thereby gaining support for professional and personal development with Cambridge College’s expertise and insight.
This partnership further strengthens Coursera’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education to learners around the world, while expanding its comprehensive portfolio of courses from the world’s leading academic institutions, including four UK universities in the top 10 in the latest QS World University Rankings.
For centuries, the University of Cambridge education has been a gateway to the achievement of outstanding career opportunities and intellectual development. Today, we have expanded our portal to millions through the platform. This collaboration represents the future of professional education, where geographical barriers no longer limit access to world-class learning and Cambridge’s academic excellence can attract talented learners from every corner of the world.
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