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What is Coursera?

Coursera is the world's leading online education platform, founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng. The platform partners with more than 300 top universities (e.g. Stanford, Yale, University of Michigan) and companies (e.g. Google, IBM, Alibaba) around the world to provide more than 7,000 high-quality courses covering more than 20 fields such as computer science, data science, business management, humanities, social sciences, healthcare, etc. Users can learn through video lectures, quizzes, and discussion forums. Users can learn independently through a combination of video lectures, quizzes, assignments, and discussion forums, and it supports multi-language (including Chinese subtitles) and mobile applications to meet the needs of learners around the world.

Key Features of Coursera

1. Diversified curriculum resources
   • free auditorium: Users can study course content for free (some courses include paid certificates) and access instructional videos, courseware and some quizzes without paying a fee.
   • Specialization: A series of course combinations that can be completed to earn professional certificates, suitable for systematic study of specific areas (e.g. Python programming, machine learning).
   • Degree Programs: Collaborate with the University of Illinois, Johns Hopkins University, and others to offer online master's degrees (e.g., data science, MBA) to help further your academic education.
   • Short-term certification: Rapid acquisition of specific skills (e.g., project management, data analysis), short course duration, suitable for working professionals to enhance their competitiveness.
2. Flexible Learning Models
   • Self-organization of progress: Information such as study hours and grading criteria can be viewed in the course syllabus, allowing users to flexibly adjust the pace of study according to their own time.
   • Mobile Support: Learning at any time through iOS/Android apps, supporting offline download function to optimize the learning experience in unstable network environment.
3. Certificate Recognition System
   • paid certificate: After completing the course and passing the quiz, you will receive an e-certificate that can be shared on professional platforms such as LinkedIn to enhance the value of your resume.
   • Scholarship Program: Full scholarships are available for some courses, the pass rate is close to 100%, and users can unlock all the content and earn a certificate for free.

People who use Coursera

1. student at school: To supplement specialized knowledge or take advanced courses to prepare for future academic or professional development.
2. professional: Enhance career skills (e.g., Python programming, project management) and adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing workplace.
3. software developer: Accumulate knowledge of new fields through a systematic program to make career transitions (e.g., from traditional industries to data science).
4. lifelong learner: Expand areas of interest (e.g., psychology, art history) to meet personal growth needs.

How do I use Coursera?

1. Register & Login
   • Visit the official website (http://www.coursera.org) and sign up using your email address, Google account, Facebook account or Apple ID.
   • Once registered, you will be taken to the home page where you can browse the course catalog based on your interests or use the search bar to find a specific course.
2. Select a course
   • Filter conditionsFilter courses by topic, language, difficulty, study time, etc. For example, choose an introductory course in the field of “data science”, taught in Chinese.
   • View Course Details: Click on the course card to learn about the course outline, instructor information, student evaluations, and type of certificate (free auditing/paid certification).
3. Start Learning
   • Enrollment in Courses: Choose between the free or paid version. Paid users get complete services such as homework correction and certificate issuance.
   • Learning Progress Management: Follow the course syllabus step-by-step, submit assignments, participate in forum discussions, and track your progress.
   • Obtaining Certificates: After completing the course and passing the quiz, export the e-certificate on your personal homepage and share it on the career platform.

Recommended Reasons

1. Top Resources Integration
   • Collaborating with more than 300 universities and companies around the world, the courses are designed by renowned professors and business experts with authoritative and cutting-edge content (e.g., Stanford University's machine learning courses).
2. Flexibility and Inclusiveness
   • Support for free auditorium and scholarship programs to lower the learning threshold; multi-language support and mobile applications to meet the needs of global users.
3. Career development assistance
   • Certificates are recognized by the industry, and 85% learners believe that platform certificates have had a positive impact on their careers (e.g., the Google Project Management Certificate has helped learners make successful transitions).
4. Globalized Learning Community
   • Covering more than 190 countries and regions, students can interact with global learners and expand their international horizons.