Coursera Launches Revolutionary Gen AI Skills Training for Teams

TL;DR:

• Coursera introduces GenAI for Teams to help businesses apply generative AI skills.
• The program includes hundreds of courses tailored to software, data, and marketing teams.
• Seven new generative AI courses and specializations are now available.
• Eight entry-level Professional Certificates have been updated with generative AI content.

Unleashing Innovation with Coursera’s GenAI for Teams

Coursera, the renowned learning platform, has expanded its Generative AI Academy with a new offering designed specifically for teams. GenAI for Teams aims to equip businesses with the skills and best practices needed to apply generative AI in unique and innovative ways. This program complements the existing GenAI for Everyone and GenAI for Executives programs, offering a comprehensive suite of courses tailored to various business functions.

Unlocking Productivity Across Critical Functions

GenAI for Teams provides a rich catalog of hundreds of courses aimed at unlocking innovation and productivity across critical business areas. The program is divided into three main topic areas:

Gen AI for Software and Product Teams

• Generative AI for Software Developers by IBM
• Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code by Microsoft
• Responsible AI for Developers by Google Cloud

Gen AI for Data Teams

• Generative AI for Data Scientists by IBM
• GenAI in Data Analytics by Meta
• Practical Steps for Building Fair AI Algorithms by Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Gen AI for Marketing Teams

• GenAI for Social Media Marketing by Meta
• Content Marketing Using Generative AI by the University of Virginia Darden
• Generative AI for the Resilient Pricer by Dartmouth College

New Generative AI Courses and Specializations

Coursera has also introduced seven new generative AI courses, specializations, and certificates to help learners develop their skills in this cutting-edge field:

• Generative AI for Software Development Skills Certificate from DeepLearning.AI
• Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate from the University of Colorado Boulder
• Generative AI in Marketing Specialization from UVA Darden
• Programming with Generative AI course from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
• Responsible Generative AI Specialization from the University of Michigan
• Change Management for Generative AI course from Vanderbilt University
• Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers course from Vanderbilt

Updated Professional Certificates with Generative AI Content

Eight of Coursera’s entry-level Professional Certificates have been updated to include generative AI-related content, such as projects, readings, and videos. These certificates include:

• Data Analyst from IBM
• Data Engineering from IBM
• Data Science from IBM
• Full Stack Software Developer from IBM
• Cybersecurity Analyst from Microsoft
• Power BI Data Analyst from Microsoft
• Marketing Analytics from Meta
• Social Media Marketing from Meta

The Importance of Generative AI Skills

Generative AI is transforming industries by enabling the creation of new content, products, and services. As businesses increasingly adopt these technologies, the demand for professionals with generative AI skills is growing. Coursera’s GenAI for Teams program is designed to meet this demand by providing comprehensive training that empowers teams to leverage generative AI effectively.

“Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize how we work and innovate. Our new GenAI for Teams program is designed to equip professionals with the skills they need to harness this powerful technology and drive meaningful change in their organizations.” – Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera

By offering a rich catalog of courses and resources, Coursera is empowering professionals to drive innovation and productivity in their organisations.

External Resources for Further Learning

For more information on Coursera’s Generative AI Academy and the GenAI for Teams program, visit the Coursera blog.

Additionally, you can explore case studies and examples of AI and AGI applications in Asia through resources like the AI in Asia website, which provides insights into the latest developments and innovations in the region.

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For more information on Coursera’s Generative AI Academy and the GenAI for Teams program, visit the Coursera blog.