We sat down with Valerie Singer, General Manager of AWS Global Education, to talk about how organizations are preparing their workforces for the AI era.

Drawing on insights from From Cloud to AI: How Tech Leaders Are Investing in Skills Development to Drive Transformation, a new global survey from Coursera and AWS, Valerie shares why cloud and cybersecurity remain foundational to AI transformation, how hands-on learning is shaping the next generation of tech talent, and why AI literacy matters for everyone—not just technical roles. She also highlights how AWS is partnering globally to close skills gaps and expand opportunity, from professional certificates with Coursera to programs serving underserved communities.

Whether you’re a business leader, educator, or lifelong learner, this episode offers practical lessons on how to build resilient teams and unlock opportunity through skills.

We also cover:

• • ⚡ Why cloud infrastructure is the bedrock for AI at scale
  • 🔧 How hands-on learning and customization are reshaping training
  • 🌱 AWS initiatives to bridge skills gaps in underserved communities
  • 🧩 Why AI literacy matters across both technical and non-technical roles
  • ✨ Lessons from global workforce development models driving equity and access

  
  

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  Explore AWS Professional Certificates and Specializations on Coursera, from Generative AI Applications to Cloud Solutions Architecture, and start building the skills to power the future of work.

We sat down with Dr. Jerry Wind, Lauder Professor Emeritus and Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, to explore what creativity means in an era where AI can generate art, ideas, and strategies in seconds.

A pioneer in marketing science and strategic innovation, Jerry shares how human imagination, intuition, and courage remain at the heart of innovation—even as generative AI reshapes the way we create and learn. He introduces lessons from his new Coursera course, Creativity in Business and Other Disciplines, and companion book, Creativity in the Age of AI, offering a bold framework for rethinking how we approach creativity across industries and education.

Whether you’re a business leader, educator, or lifelong learner, this episode highlights practical ways to unlock new ideas, embrace experimentation, and challenge the status quo.

We also cover:

• 🎨 The role of AI in amplifying (not replacing) human creativity

• 🔬 Why adaptive experimentation is essential for leaders

• 💡 Lessons on courage, persistence, and unlearning from innovators across fields

• 📚 How education must evolve to foster imagination alongside skills

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Explore courses on creativity, innovation, and leadership at Coursera.org to build the skills you need to spark new ideas and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

We sat down with Matt Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at Yahoo, to talk about how one of the internet’s original giants is transforming itself for the age of AI.

With a career rooted in product innovation and a passion for learning, Matt shares how Yahoo is reinventing user experiences with GenAI, preparing employees with the skills to drive impact, and building a culture that values experimentation and continuous growth.

Whether you’re thinking about AI strategy or workforce transformation, this episode offers practical lessons on how to lead change at scale.

We also cover:

• How Yahoo is embedding GenAI into products across its ecosystem

• What it takes to upskill employees for the age of AI

• How leaders can balance innovation with trust and governance

• Why AI literacy is becoming a core skill across roles

• Lessons from Yahoo’s learning and development playbook

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Explore courses on AI, digital transformation, and leadership at Coursera.org to build the skills you need to apply new technologies and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.