Coursera acknowledges modern educators with our 2024 Companion Awards. See how these visionaries are reworking on-line studying and shaping the way forward for world schooling.
Photograph: Chloe Jackman
Kina Lara, Senior Companion Advertising and marketing Supervisor
As Coursera enters its twelfth yr, we proceed to be impressed by the dedication and innovation of our companions. Collectively, we aren’t solely adapting to a altering schooling setting, however actively reinventing it, creating unprecedented alternatives for learners world wide.
Along with saying the client awards, we’re proud to announce the Companion Award winners at our twelfth Annual Coursera Convention on September 17, 2024. These awards acknowledge our companions’ extraordinary efforts in driving profession transformation, placing learners first, and pushing the boundaries of innovation in on-line schooling.
We’re happy to introduce our 2024 Companion Award winners: visionaries shaping the way forward for studying.
Profession Transformation Award
The award acknowledges companions delivering programs which can be most transformative for learners’ careers, primarily based on Coursera’s learner outcomes survey.
winner: University of California, Chile for “Pimes Empresarial Exitosa Guesthouse(Profitable administration of small and medium-sized enterprises)
Highlights:
- Highest proportion of tangible profession outcomes on Coursera
- 47% of individuals reported beginning their very own enterprise after finishing the course
- Over 237,000 subscribers and a excessive score of 4.8/5
Congratulations to the College of California, Chile for his or her profound impression in fostering entrepreneurship and reworking careers world wide.
Learner First Award
This award is offered to the teacher and course crew who obtain the very best rankings from Coursera learners primarily based on direct suggestions.
winner: HRCI Their “Talent Acquisition” course
Highlights:
- Course star score: 4.79/5
- Course satisfaction fee: 97%
- Extremely praised for offering a transparent and complete overview of vital HR matters
I commend HRCI for placing learners first and equipping them with sensible, in-demand expertise.
Innovation Award
The award acknowledges the course crew that has contributed most to the development of on-line pedagogy by distinctive, artistic, and cutting-edge content material.
winner: Vanderbilt University for “Prompt Engineering” and “ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis“
Highlights:
- Well timed introduction of cutting-edge know-how in generative AI
- “Immediate Engineering” course has attracted over 270,000 college students
- Hundreds of 5-star opinions
Vanderbilt College and Dr Jules White For an modern method to instructing on innovative matters!
Particular Recognition – Establishments
The award acknowledges long-standing companions who’ve demonstrated distinctive dedication to learners world wide.
winner: Microsoft
Highlights:
- Launch of six new skilled certifications
- Reaching over 900,000 learners
- Collaboration on a singular DEI and scholarship program
Congratulations to Microsoft for his or her tireless efforts to create alternatives for learners world wide.
Particular Recognition – People
The award recognises people who’ve made vital contributions to the transformation of schooling.
winner: Dr. W. Brooke Elliott University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Highlights:
- Led the event of Coursera’s first diploma, the iMBA
- We’ve got created an ecosystem of alternatives that permits for seamless transitions between open programs, certificates, and diploma packages
- First feminine dean of the Gies College of Enterprise
We congratulate Dr. Elliott on his visionary management and dedication to modern and accessible schooling.
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As we mirror on the accomplishments of our 2024 Companion Award recipients, we’re struck with a profound realization: we aren’t solely witnessing an evolution in schooling, we’re a part of a revolution. With their modern approaches and unwavering dedication, these companions are redefining what is feasible on this planet of on-line studying.
To our visionary companions and the tens of millions of curious individuals they serve: You’re the catalysts of change on this new period of studying. Your creativity, perseverance, and fervour proceed to push the boundaries of what schooling can obtain.
Thanks to your partnership, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Cheers to the following chapter in our shared mission to rework lives by studying!
Missed Coursera Join 2024? Watch the livestreamed keynote the place Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda explains how AI is altering the way in which we be taught and work. Watch the keynote.
