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

+++

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.

We sat down with Dr. Pranesh Aswath, Provost and Executive Vice President at Texas State University, and Adam Long, a computer science student and student government leader, to talk about how universities are evolving to better prepare students for today’s workforce.

From launching career-aligned micro-credentials to embracing student-driven innovation, Texas State is rethinking how higher education can meet the moment. Pranesh and Adam share how they’ve worked together to create new pathways to opportunity—and why listening to students is essential to building programs that work.

Whether you’re an educator, learner, or policymaker, this episode offers a roadmap for change.

We also cover:

🎯 How Texas State aligned micro-credentials with in-demand job skills

🗣️ Why student advocacy was key to launching the initiative

💼 What students are looking for in career readiness

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 How faculty and students collaborated to make it happen

🌎 What global learners can take away from the Texas State model

+++

Explore career-focused credentials from top universities and companies at Coursera.org, and learn how you can build skills that translate directly to the job market at every stage of your learning journey.

We sat down with Dhawal Shah, Founder and CEO of Class Central, to explore the fascinating journey of online learning, from the early days of MOOCs to the transformative role of AI in education today.

Dhawal's journey into the world of online education is as inspiring as it is insightful. He shares how Class Central started as a side project and grew into a global platform that helps millions of learners find and review online courses.

Together, we dive into the pivotal moments that shaped online learning platforms like Coursera, edX, and Udemy, and discuss how corporate involvement and AI are influencing the future of education.

We also cover:

🎓 The rise of online learning and how it revolutionized global access to education

🚀 How corporate partnerships are reshaping online learnin

🤖 The evolving role of AI in content creation and personalized learning

🎯 The biggest challenges in online education, from learner motivation to course completion

💡 Dhawal's top course recommendations and insights on creating effective learning experiences

+++

Looking to discover your next learning adventure? Check out ClassCentral.com for comprehensive course reviews and recommendations. And don't forget to explore Coursera.org for a wide range of programs designed to help you upskill and advance your career. Start learning today with Coursera!