White Paper
The Value of Coursera for Government
Coursera for Government helps bridge skills gaps by equipping workers with essential digital skills through online learning. Amid pandemic-driven disruptions, Coursera partnered with seven government and NGO organizations to address workforce needs by offering flexible, credible training with high engagement. The study found Coursera improved employability, with 80% of learners reporting career benefits and a 27% increase in job placements. IDC emphasizes Coursera's impact in skill building, employability, and learner satisfaction, with learners completing courses faster and gaining confidence to pursue new fields. Coursera's scalability and ability to provide consistent learning experiences nationwide were crucial to its success.
