The drive to upskill the global workforce in artificial intelligence is gaining significant new resources. Coursera, a leading online learning platform, has announced a partnership with AI research company Anthropic and the launch of two new Specializations. The courses, "Building with the Claude API" and "Real-World AI for Everyone," are designed to teach developers and professionals how to effectively and responsibly work with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, addressing a critical skills gap as AI reshapes industries.
Coursera has partnered with AI research company Anthropic.
Two new Specializations launched: "Building with the Claude API" and "Real-World AI for Everyone."
The courses aim to close the AI skills gap, as only one-third of employees have received AI training.
The developer-focused course covers prompt engineering, RAG, and agentic workflows.
The generalist course, built with Advancing Women in Technology (AWIT), emphasizes ethical and inclusive AI use.
The partnership aims to drive responsible AI innovation at a global scale.
The first Specialization, "Building with the Claude API," is tailored for developers seeking to build intelligent systems and streamline workflows. It provides hands-on experience with Anthropic's developer tools, covering essential techniques such as prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic workflows. The curriculum is designed to give learners the practical skills needed to deploy safe and effective AI applications, moving from fundamental concepts to real-world implementation. “Claude can transform your workday, acting as a brainstorm partner, a researcher, and a coder,” said Maggie Vo, Anthropic’s Head of Education.
The second offering, "Real-World AI for Everyone," is designed for professionals of all experience levels and backgrounds. Created in collaboration with Advancing Women in Technology (AWIT), this Specialization focuses on applying AI to everyday tasks like writing, analysis, and communication. A core emphasis is placed on ethical use, transparency, and inclusion, aiming to broaden access to AI learning and ensure its benefits are distributed evenly. “Yet today, AI use remains uneven across different groups. And anyone, at any level, can benefit from deliberate, hands-on practice,” said Nancy Wang, Founder and CEO of AWIT.
This partnership arrives at a critical time. According to data from Boston Consulting Group, only one-third of employees have received training on how to work effectively with AI. This creates an urgent need for scalable, practical education that can boost individual productivity and overall workforce readiness. By combining Anthropic's technical expertise in safe AI with Coursera's global reach and AWIT's inclusive approach, the initiative aims to empower millions of learners to innovate and thrive in an AI-transformed world. “We’re expanding access to trusted, cutting-edge AI skills, empowering learners everywhere with new ways to work, innovate, and thrive,” said Greg Hart, CEO of Coursera.
The launch of these Specializations represents a significant step in structuring the chaotic landscape of AI learning. By providing clear, authoritative, and practical pathways for both technical and non-technical professionals, Coursera and Anthropic are helping to build a foundation of knowledge and skill that is essential for the responsible and effective adoption of AI across the global economy.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 191 million registered learners as of September 30, 2025. Coursera partners with over 375 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations — including generative AI-powered features like Coach, Role Play, and Course Builder, and role-based solutions like Skills Tracks — enable instructors, partners, and companies to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.
About Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.
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