Coursera CEO Greg Hart emphasizes the critical role of upskilling and reskilling for the Indian workforce to thrive in the evolving job market. With India being the second-largest user base for Coursera, boasting 30 million registered learners and a 20% annual growth rate, the focus on these areas is particularly significant.

Hart, who assumed the role of CEO of Coursera on February 3, 2025, brings over 25 years of experience in technology-driven businesses, including a significant tenure at Amazon where he led the development and launch of Alexa and scaled Prime Video globally. He believes Coursera has a "profound mission" and sees "tremendous opportunities" to deliver value to learners and companies.

The World Economic Forum reports that 59% of the global workforce will require upskilling or reskilling by 2030, highlighting the urgency of addressing this need. Coursera aims to meet these evolving needs by offering a wide range of courses and micro-credentials. Data indicates that 85% of employers are more likely to hire candidates with micro-credentials, proving their value in today's market.

Coursera has a global reach with over 75 million learners, with the US, India, Mexico, and Brazil being among its largest markets. This global presence allows Coursera to tailor its content, language, and experiences to meet the specific needs of learners and labor markets in different regions.

The platform provides over 650 courses on generative AI, and last year saw six new enrollments per minute in those courses. A global survey by Coursera revealed that 17% of students have earned a microcredential in generative AI, and 93% believe that gen AI training belongs in degree programs.

Hart says that AI will be the new software and that all software will be augmented or generated by AI.

Coursera's focus on innovation and expanding course offerings has contributed to its growth in the competitive online education sector. Its partnerships with major tech firms and universities continue to strengthen its market position. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business.