Coursera Launches LevelSets to Help Learners Develop Critical Skills Faster

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Coursera (NYSE: COUR) has launched LevelSets, a new assessment tool to gauge proficiency in vital technology and data skills, including data analysis and machine learning. Available on its enterprise platform, LevelSets features over 20 assessments created with machine learning, enabling learners to complete evaluations in under 15 minutes. Initial data show early adopters like Fidelity and Pfizer report 3x increased enrollment in recommended courses and a 66% boost in completion rates post-assessment. LevelSets aims to streamline the learning journey and enhance skill development for learners.

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• Launch of LevelSets assessment tool enhances skill development.
• Over 20 assessments available for key skills like data analysis and cloud computing.
• Initial data indicates 3x higher course enrollment post-assessment.
• Course completion rates improved by 66% among those who completed assessments.

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Offers broad range of new assessments to determine proficiency in essential skills including data analysis, cloud computing, and machine learning

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced the launch of LevelSets, a new assessment tool designed to help learners determine their current proficiency in key business, technology and data skills.

Offered as part of the company's enterprise platform, LevelSets currently includes over 20 different skill assessments created using machine learning programs. The initial assessments will test proficiency in high-demand data and analytics skills including data analysis, cloud computing, machine learning, Python, and SQL, among others.

“Rapid digital transformation is increasing the urgency to acquire in-demand skills. However, lack of time and frustration over not knowing what courses to take are major barriers for learners,” said Leah Belsky, Chief Enterprise Officer at Coursera. “LevelSets help motivate learners to enroll in recommended courses and enable them to develop job-relevant skills faster. These assessments determine where training should begin, and create a clear development path for learners featuring high-quality content that aligns to their skill goals."

The LevelSets offering enables learners to:

• Save time and develop skills faster - Learners can complete assessments in less than 15 minutes to identify existing skills. This allows them to not waste time on content they have already mastered and focus on courses that can increase skill proficiency faster.
• Experience a unique learning journey with targeted recommendations - Once assessments are completed, learners receive targeted content recommendations that match their proficiency level to ensure the right starting point in their skill development journey. This allows learners to avoid taking courses that are too rudimentary or too advanced.
• Develop stronger motivation to learn new skills - By providing a deeper understanding of current skill levels and recommending specific content to improve proficiency, LevelSets can increase learners' desire to enroll in and complete relevant courses.
• Showcase existing skills knowledge - The assessments enable learners to demonstrate their proficiency in high-demand skills needed to unlock new career opportunities.

Customers such as Fidelity, Ingka IKEA, Pfizer, and Thermo Fisher Scientific are early adopters of LevelSets. Initial data suggest that learners within these companies are 3x more likely to enroll in a recommended course within 1 day after taking a LevelSet assessment. In addition, course completion rates have increased 66% among those that have completed assessments.

By completing a LevelSet assessment, learners will gain access to world-class content recommendations from leading university and industry partners. This content is delivered through SkillSets, job-based learning programs that help learners develop specific skills for specific roles. Content recommendations include:

• Machine Learning for All by Dr. Marco Gillies from University of London
• AWS Fundamentals: Migrating to the Cloud by Seph Robinson and Sean Rinn from Amazon Web Services
• Understanding and Visualizing Data with Python by Professor Kerby Shedden, Brenda Gunderson, and Brady West from University of Michigan
• SQL for Data Science by Sadie St. Lawrence from University of California, Davis

LevelSets is currently available to companies, universities and governments that have implemented Data and Analytics SkillSets. Coursera plans to make LevelSets available across its portfolio of over 300 SkillSets early next year.

To learn more about the new LevelSets offering, visit here.

About Coursera

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 92 million registered learners as of September 30, 2021. Coursera partners with over 250 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.

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FAQ

What is LevelSets from Coursera and how does it work?

LevelSets is a new assessment tool launched by Coursera designed to measure proficiency in essential skills like data analysis and cloud computing.

What skills can be assessed using Coursera's LevelSets?

LevelSets currently assesses over 20 high-demand skills including data analysis, cloud computing, machine learning, Python, and SQL.

What are the early results from companies using LevelSets?

Early adopters report that learners are 3x more likely to enroll in recommended courses and course completion rates increased by 66% after assessments.

Who are the initial customers using Coursera's LevelSets?

Initial customers include Fidelity, Ingka IKEA, Pfizer, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

When will LevelSets be available for more SkillSets on Coursera?

Coursera plans to expand LevelSets across its portfolio of over 300 SkillSets early next year.