If you are not Gen Z, you probably remember the days when you had to find a close school or course that you wanted to take and go there to enroll in it. Well, those days are gone for quite a long time. Yeah, you can search the web and try to find videos and tutorials on stuff that you are interested in, but you can also join some famous and popular online learning platforms and try out and finish specific courses. One of those is Coursera. Pretty popular is an online learning platform offering a wide range of courses from top universities and companies. Whether you’re looking to brush up on old skills or learn something entirely new, Coursera may be the perfect course for you.
Sign-Up Process:
Signing up for Coursera is so easy. Visit Coursera website and click “Join for Free.”
Create an account using your email address or social media login.
After you are logged in, you can personalize your experience and get the most out of Coursera.
Browse the course catalog and find a course that interests you.
Choose between auditing the course for free or enrolling for a fee.
Content and Learning:
Variety: Coursera has a massive library of courses in various fields, from data science and computer science to business, arts, and personal development. There are individual courses, Specializations (series of courses on a specific topic), and even Professional Certificate programs.
Quality: Partnering with Ivy league places like Yale, Stanford and even Google, Coursera ensures high-quality content. The lectures are well-produced, and the instructors are experts in their fields.
Flexibility: Coursera offers a flexible learning experience. You can learn at your own pace, with pre-recorded video lectures, quizzes, and graded assignments (depending on the course).
Freemium Model: Coursera has a freemium model. You can enroll in most courses for free, meaning you get access to the video lectures and course materials. However, you may not receive graded assignments or a certificate of completion. But if you are just hungry for knowledge, this is a great start.
Cons:
Paid Enrollments: You must enroll in the course to receive graded assignments, quizzes, and a certificate. Individual course prices vary, typically ranging from $39 to $99.
Engagement: The platform might lack the real-time interaction you get in a traditional classroom setting that you might expect.
Case study:
We wanted to try out what Coursera has to offer. And it has a huge variety of courses. We decided to take one that is free: “Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages”. As you can see, it is a beginner-level course, and more than 70,000 people have completed it. We choose that in the section “Learn a new skill in 2 hours”. After reading the intro about the course, we dived into it. We choose to have a split screen so you can learn step by step with the tutor. We finished the 2 hours of learning and learned a lot. We did have some previous knowledge of Canva, but this course was quite good. It took step by step, and it is great for beginners. It also taught us about the advantages and disadvantages of Canva making websites. After the course, Coursera offered us to take a quiz. To pass it you have to have at least 80% answers. After we complete the course, we can see it in our accomplishments and even post it on Linkedin.
How to become AI master with Cursera?
To become a master in AI, consider a structured learning path that includes a combination of foundational, intermediate, and advanced courses. Here’s LikeMagicAI.com selection of courses:
Foundational Courses
AI For Everyone by DeepLearning.AI
Instructor: Andrew Ng
Description: A beginner-friendly course that introduces AI concepts and their impact on various industries.
By following this structured path, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of AI, from foundational concepts to advanced applications. This approach not only covers theoretical knowledge but also includes practical skills and hands-on projects that are crucial for mastering AI.
Overall
Coursera is a really good platform for online learning. The extensive course library, flexible format, and quality content make it one of the best resources for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills. We love the fact that there are so many different courses to take for free. Great thing when you are on the budget but want to learn more. Online learning is such a great thing in our book. We will definitely stay on Coursera for quite some time. Thumbs up, all the way.
