1.4.4 Does your university as a body participate in policy making at local, regional, national and/or global level to implement programs and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions?
Professor Dr. Nurul Alam Discusses Benefits of Micro-finance in Developing Nations
Dr. Mohammed Nurul Alam, recently visited Kenya on a research visit involving a number of established Islamic Banks in Nairobi. In an exclusive interview with the âNew Dawnâ newspaper, he talked about Islamic Banks promoting micro-finance to help fight poverty in rural areas.
Dr. Nurul emphasized that the biggest challenge for Islamic Banking at the moment is creating awareness, although there has been tremendous growth for the phenomenon since its inception nearly three decades ago.
âAfter completing my research with Grameen Bank (Brain child of Nobel Peace Prize winner (2006), Dr. Muhammad Yunus). I proposed the introduction of micro-finance in Islamic Banking to enable less fortunate individuals to access loans in a Shariâa compliant way. In my PhD thesis I had to prove that there was need for micro loans in Islamic banking and formulate a method to operationalize it.â
Dr. Nurul started his career as a teacher in 1979, as a senior lecturer at Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) lower Kabete in Nairobi under the UNDP volunteer program. He went on to complete his Chartered Accountancy from Bangladesh before moving to Sweden to pursue his PhD in Islamic Banking. He has since then taught in Sweden, Canada and Oman.
Dr. Nurul currently teaches Accounting and Islamic Banking to MBA students at the Canadian University Dubai.
Student Council Members Attend International Leadership Symposium
Members of the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Student Council have attended the 7th University Scholars Leadership Symposium convened by social change organization, Humanitarian Affairs.
The delegation of Student Council President, Janine Pinto; Vice-President, Abou Bakr Garba; Secretary, Asad Siddique; and Treasurer, Sulaiman Dayoub, were accompanied by communications professor Sokaina Al Haseny, to join a gathering of more than 700 participants representing 69 countries around the world.
The group heard from a lineup of inspirational speakers, including NGO founder, David Begbie; social entrepreneur, Lina Khalifeh; and former Deputy Director of the Fund for Reconciliation and Development, Dr. Susan Hammond, on the theme of humanitarian aid, efforts, and relief around the world.
Covering a wide range of humanitarian-related issues, from poverty to education, the speakers revealed their own personal experiences of societal challenges, including refugee crises, human trafficking, self-defense for women and children, and the after-effects of war.
The University Scholars Leadership Symposium is an annual event designed to provide the next generation of leaders with an understanding of key sustainable development challenges, and to motivate them to realise their potential as agents of change. The huge diversity of nationalities in attendance at this yearâs gathering was evident as participants showed off their traditional dress during the week-long event.
During the symposium, the 700 delegates were also given the opportunity to visit villages, schools and hospitals, to spend time with and to help disabled children, senior citizens, war veterans, farmers, workers and other local communities. They contributed through hands-on efforts including farming, building bridges, gardening, teaching children, and developing arts and crafts.
The visit also provided the students with an insight into Vietnamese culture, art, history, dance, music, and other aspects of the countryâs lifestyle and heritage, through various performances from local artists.
Speaking about the event, communications student Asad said, âThis was an absolutely life-changing experience, and I would encourage as many students as possible to join next yearâs conference in Beijing, China, to be part of a journey that will last a lifetime!â
CUD hosts Model United Nations Academy
March 28th â 30th: Canadian University has proudly hosted the Dubai Model United Nations Academy, in collaboration with United Ambassadors.
Teams from as far away as the Democratic Republic of Congo took part in a packed four-day program where they were treated to a magnificent Opening Ceremony followed by two days of intensive workshops and presentations. The event culminated in a keenly fought debate on the final day, addressing some of the major issues facing our world, including sustainability, discrimination, conflict resolution and world poverty.
The event was introduced by Nabila Elassa, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of United Ambassadors with contributions from Mr. Omar Hernandez, Lead Trainer and Mr. Ahmad Al Ammar, Facilitator and former MUN participant. United Ambassadors is a world-leading international Model United Nations Education non-profit organization with a mission of building the next generation of youth leaders and global citizens, through Model United Nations.
Students learnt about the importance of demonstrating effective leadership skills and having empathy with their stakeholders. During the workshops and presentations they developed skills in public speaking, writing proposals, reaching consensus, interpreting briefings, diplomacy and negotiation skills, all interspersed with a variety of fun activities.
Several of the delegates also made personal statements for their audience reflecting their determination to make an impact on their communities.
The MUN initiative was created to provide a platform for young people to learn about international issues, diplomacy and inter-government relations and to develop their capabilities in critical thinking, research and debate. The model simulates the United Nations forum itself, with each group of students representing a country in the debate over a range of issues from health and social progress to the economy and global finance.
Speaking after the event, Mr. Omar Hernandez, Lead Trainer with United Ambassadors, praised the standard of commitment and debate displayed by the delegates. He said, âthis is a remarkable opportunity for young people to gain a unique perspective on how diplomacy works. The skills they are learning will help them make a difference in their future lives, and with the delegates coming from different backgrounds and culture, they are able to appreciate the importance of tolerance in todayâs world.â
Eszter Meszaros, Administrative Coordinator for United Ambassadors in Dubai said the purpose of the event was to help the leaders of the future realise how they could make a difference.
The event concluded with presentations to the delegates and a series of presentations from the leaders of each group.
Faculty of Management webinar ‘Championing the Agenda for Sustainable Development: Youth for SDG’
Calling all Faculty of Management students to attend the FREE student webinar titled âChampioning the Agenda for Sustainable Development: Youth for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)â on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the ultimate blueprint to achieving a sustainable future for all. The SDGs touch upon pressing topics such as inequality, climate change, poverty and more through their 17 goals that are intertwined with each other.
Organized by Pearl Initiative in collaboration with AIESEC, this webinar will help you discover the role of youth in effectively implementing the SDGs framework in your future careers and in contribution to building a sustainable society.
Learn how the youth of today have a responsibility to demonstrate their leadership, organization, advocacy and determination in order to achieve the ambitious SDGs by 2030!
Webinar speaker: Simarna Singh, Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer, Coco Veda
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Canadian University of Dubai Students Sleep Rough for Charity
Students at the Canadian University Dubai raise money for charity by sleeping rough on campus.
For the first time female students are taking part in Five Days For the Homeless, a Canadian initiative which aims to create awareness of people living rough on the streets and raise money for good causes.
Eight male students have been sleeping on campus under the stars, from March 9th to March 13th. The eight female students have not been sleeping outside, but have been helping to collect money from generous fellow students in a bid to raise over AED15,000 for the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children.
“Donations have ranged from one dirham coins to 200 dirham notes,” said 19-year-old public relations student, Judy Shebib. “We are thankful to everyone who has donated and we are hopeful that we will hit our target because it is for a very good cause.
“I saw the students doing this last year and I was keen to get involved then, so when the opportunity came up to do it this year, I was really excited,” she added. “It is great that we can get involved as female students because it is going to a women’s charity and we have a strong empathy with that.”
Some of the students are taking part for a second and third year. E-business student, Tiwaloluwa Omope, has been involved in Five Days for the Homeless for the past three years admits that it is a topic close to his heart.
“When I lived in Ghana I saw poverty and homelessness every day,” he said. “It is a terrible thing to see and for people to go through and when I heard about the scheme when I first came to the university I knew I had to be involved.”
The students are joined by Aziz Mulay-Shah Canadian Ambassador from the Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development who is on sabbatical at the university – who supported the students by sleeping rough for one night.
“It’s a wonderful initiative and it is great to see these students showing a sense of social responsibility and community,” he said. “It’s important therefore that we show some solidarity with them and do what we can to support them.”
The Five Days For The Homeless initiative was launched at the University of Alberta School of Business in 2005. The sixteen students from Dubai will be joined by students from over 24 universities in Canada, with the Canadian University in Dubai being the only place outside Canada to take part.
Charity Bazaar
CUD is taking part in a Charity Bazaar and we need donations of items that can be sold at the Bazaar taking place on November 8th. Items should be lightly used and all proceeds will be going to a charity. Please drop any items off to Mary-Alison in B1-14 previous to November 3rd, 2010.
Suggested items:
- Jewelry
- Books
- Small items of furniture
- Games
- Picture Frames
- Name Brand Clothing
- Sporting Goods
- Electronics
- etc.
Students Living ‘homeless’ on Campus at Canadian University of Dubai
Seven students take on tough challenge to raise money for people in need with charity drive
Dubai, March 7, 2013: Seven Dubai students are sleeping rough for five days to raise money for a homeless charity. The compassionate young men from Canadian University Dubai are living ‘homeless’ on campus, relying only on food hand-outs from fellow students.
Kareem Fahmy, Issam Kassabieh, Tiwa Ompe, Javan Wada, Shabbir Furniturewala, Andrew Ernest and Ahmed Qarjouli are taking part in Five Days For The Homeless – an initiative which creates awareness and raises money for people living rough on the streets. The money raised by the students will be donated to the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children.
The plucky group spent their first night sleeping under the stars on Sunday, March 10, and will keep going until the morning of Friday, March 15.
Issam Kassabieh, 21, who is studying finance and accounting believes the experience is something that will beneficial to him as a person, as well as the charity.
“I like supporting good causes and I think it will change the person that I am,” he said. “It’s something to talk to people about in the future. If something comes up in conversation about homeless people, you can share it because you’ve had a solid experience – it’s not just based on statistics or something you read on the internet.”
“I am looking forward to it and everyone is going to be looking up to us. I am looking forward to meeting the other guys and sharing this amazing experience. It will be very tough, but that’s ok because we know that there is an end to it and that’s where our experience is different from actual homeless people who don’t have any hope at all other than through charities like this one.”
Five Days For The Homeless not only raises money for a good cause, but aims to create empathy for the homeless by giving students an insight into what it would be like to be without a home. On top of sleeping outside with only a sleeping bag, the experience will test the students by placing them in uncomfortable moral situations.
“All the money we raise and all the food we eat will be got by asking people for it and that will be a real test for me personally,” said 19-year-old Javan Wada who is from Nigeria and is studying architecture. “It’s like you are degrading yourself and it will be difficult because of that. But the truth is that nobody wants to beg and it gives us an insight into what it’s like to be homeless.”
Jordanian Ahmed Qarjouli, thinks it will be difficult for other reasons: “We are very spoiled here, so I think some people will break down” he said.
“We’re used to eating well, drinking water whenever we want and we don’t really know what it’s like to live on the streets and live under bridges eating whatever we can. We live very privileged lives and it’s important not to forget that.”
The Five Days For The Homeless initiative was launched at the University of Alberta School of Business in 2005. Co-founder Frank Callele now lives in the UAE and is under no illusions just how difficult a task the students face. He also knows firsthand how much good it will do them and the homeless people they have never met.
“It’s amazing how difficult it is by day three or four because your body gets worn down,” he said. “If you don’t eat or sleep properly you get fatigued physically and mentally.
“They will start to doubt themselves because they will hear ‘no’ so many times, but then someone may give them some money or some food and say ‘good job’, and they will realise why they’re doing it.
“One of the best things from my point of view is watching the students grow on a personal level. You will be able to see it when they document it because they will be writing a blog and that’s a great way to see the progression.”
The seven students from Dubai will be joined by students from over 24 universities in Canada, with the Canadian University in Dubai being the only place outside Canada to take part.
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Canadian University Dubai Announces Canada Day Scholarship Awards
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced its third annual Canada Day scholarship awards to coincide with Canada’s national day on 1st July.
The University, in partnership with the Canadian Embassy, is inviting applications from Canadian nationals starting their first year of undergraduate studies in Fall 2015. The scholarships will support two students to embark upon an accredited degree program at CUD.
The Canada Day scholarships were established in 2013 to celebrate CUD’s bonds with Canada, and are awarded annually on the basis of academic attainment and financial need. This year’s recipients will be presented with their scholarship by Canadian Consul General, His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Kamarianakis at a ceremony at the start of the Fall semester.
To be eligible for the scholarship, a candidate should hold a Canadian passport, starting first year of undergraduate studies and meet all the requirements for admission to the University. Preference will be given to candidates with a high CGPA and those in financial need
University Chancellor, Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, said, ‘When we established CUD, our mission was to help give back to society by bringing the world-renowned Canadian education system to the UAE. Promoting and celebrating academic endeavor is a core value we share with our Canadian counterparts and the Canada Day scholarships are a fitting way to acknowledge our shared values and celebrate this important date.’
Canadian Ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Mr. Arif Lalani, said, “I am grateful for these generous scholarships. The Canadian University Dubai exemplifies the commitment to excellence and education that both Canada and the UAE share. These scholarships offer Canadian nationals a unique opportunity to study and develop in an exciting and innovative environment here in Dubai.”
President of CUD, Dr. Karim Chelli added, “It is a source of great pride for us to celebrate our strong connections with Canada, and in doing so, support Canadian students to benefit from its education system here in Dubai. Each of our programs is built upon Canadian curriculum and learning principles and we are delighted to be able to provide this unique educational opportunity to new students through these scholarships.”
Canadian University of Dubai Creates Scholarship to Support Government Staff in Higher Education
DUBAI, 28 April: Canadian University Dubai and Dubai Health Authority have begun a progressive new partnership that promotes higher education to its administrative staff.
In support of Flag Day, an initiative by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which aims to ‘blend the sense of nationhood with loyalty to the country to preserve its achievements and inculcate the concept of good citizenship’, the newly created Chancellors Scholarship annually grants one of Dubai Health Authority’s employees a permanent place in the Canadian University Dubai’s popular Masters of Business Administration Program.
The Program is ranked #1 in Dubai by Forbes Middle East and gives one student each academic year the chance to broaden their education and advance further in their career.
The partnership began with Mr Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of Canadian University Dubai, presenting Engineer Essa Al Haj Al Maidoor, Director General of Dubai Health Authority, with the certificate at their Headquarters.
The first recipient of the Chancellors Scholarship will attend the Canadian University Dubai this coming academic year.
Canadian University of Dubai Announces the Return of the Canada Day Scholarship
In honour of Canada’s national day, his Excellency Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of the Canadian University Dubai and His Excellency, Arif Z. Lalani, Ambassador of Canada, have today announced the return of the annual Canada Day scholarships.
The scholarships, based on academic merit will be awarded to two students commencing their final academic year following a selection process involving the Canadian University Dubai’s scholarship committee and the Canadian embassy.
“The Canada Day scholarship isn’t just about rewarding excellence,” said Chancellor Al Ghandi. “It’s about celebrating our links with Canada and showing our commitment to the future of young people through investment in education. We are thrilled to acknowledge those students who work hard to go above and beyond to meet the values that are at the heart of the Canadian University Dubai’s mission and vision.”
Canadian University Dubai President, Prof. Karim Chelli added: “Following the success of last year’s Canada Day scholarships, it is with great pleasure that we announce their return for 2014. We strive to encourage our students to become all-round good citizens – a core value that is shared by the Canadian University Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to being a model student, so to be able to reward those who have shown extreme tenacity in the pursuit of excellence across the board is something that we are particularly proud of.”
“I am very grateful for the commemoration of Canada Day started last year by the Canadian University Dubai,” stated His Excellency Arif Lalani, Ambassador of Canada to the UAE. “Awarding scholarships to students is an inspired way for the University to celebrate Canada Day. The Canadian University Dubai is not only a premier institution but a tremendous corporate citizen. The University reflects the importance that both Canada and the UAE place on higher education.”
The scholarships will be administered by the Canadian University Dubai, and recipients will be announced by the University on Canada Day.
GEMS Education, Canadian University Dubai Announce Scholarships Worth Dh10 Million
GEMS Education and Canadian University Dubai have announced a partnership that will offer scholarships exclusively to GEMS students. The value of the scholarships is AED10 million.
Starting this academic year 2018-2019, Canadian University Dubai will offer a series of scholarships exclusively for GEMS students. Scholarship amounts will vary depending on course of study and the academic merit of GEMS students.
GEMS students who study at Canadian University Dubai will be able to study both at the Dubai and Canadian campuses. Choosing to study in Canada will offer a unique career boost for students, as the country offers a path to citizenship once an international student earns a post-secondary degree from a Canadian university.
GEMS announced the launch of the UniConnect programme last year. The programme is set to include a series of strategic partnerships designed to provide scholarships and financial aid to GEMS students seeking admission at universities within the region and across the globe.
This first partnership with Canadian University Dubai also provides for dedicated career training for GEMS students.
Dr. Karim Chelli, President of Canadian University Dubai, said: âThis partnership with GEMS Education illustrates our deep commitment to ensuring a transformational education experience for our students. We also recognise that strong relationships with partners such as GEMS Education enable us to build and shape future leaders.â
Dino Varkey, CEO of GEMS Education, said: âWe are proud to announce Canadian University Dubai as our first partner with UniConnect. We look forward to partnering with many more universities in the UAE and internationally â including the Ivy League â as part of our commitment to making quality education accessible for all our students throughout their schooling and beyond.â
Buti Al Ghandi, Chancellor of Canadian University Dubai, commented: âCanadian University Dubai is a locally and regionally ranked, student-centred research university with a global perspective. Our students benefit from the extensive group of partnerships we have with prestigious Canadian Universities across Canada – making us the only university in the region to offer a clear path towards a Canadian Education.â
Nelson Egharevba
When I came to Canadian University Dubai I was awarded a sports scholarship and I enjoy the challenge of combining academic life with my participation in the university basketball team. I chose to study network engineering because I wanted to learn the advanced technical skills to help me develop as a tech-entrepreneur.
The teaching faculty have a high level of expertise and create a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Throughout the program we have had the opportunity to develop our practical networking skills, with access to all the relevant software.
Indian Educators and Policy Makers Benefit from CUD Expertise
Director of graduate studies programs at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), Dr. Marc Poulin, has been sharing his expertise in business education with government officials, educators and business students from India during two recent events focusing on higher education policy and practice. Dr. Poulin was invited to share his insights at the seventh edition of the World Education Summit held in the Indian capital, New Delhi. Joining a panel of senior university personnel from across the country, Dr. Poulin contributed to discussions on the theme âFrom Education to Employmentâ, revealing the key factors involved in nurturing industry-university partnerships. Organized by technology media and research company, Elets, the World Education Summit convenes government officials and senior representatives from leading education institutions to exchange ideas on the future of higher education. This is the second time CUD has been invited to contribute to the event, with University President Pr. Karim Chelli presenting at the sixth edition of the Summit earlier this year.
Students Join Unhcr Campaign to Raise Awareness of Regional Refugee Crisis
Students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have taken part in a regional conference organized by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHRC) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Samuel Ajayi and Omar Zain were among a delegation of students who attended the first regional gathering dedicated to the protection of refugee children and adolescents. The conference brought together leaders, policy makers, donors and high-profile individuals to raise awareness of the ongoing crisis and consider how different stakeholder groups can help.
Dubai Artist Donates Painting Childrenâs Wish Foundation to Help Childrenâs Dreams Come True
Renowned Dubai-based artist, Sylvain Tremblay, has donated another of his original works to raise funds for a good cause, this time in support of family charity, Childrenâs Wish Foundation.
The painting âLâarbre Familleâ (Family Tree) depicts the abstract image of a family seated within a mature, flourishing tree, and was inspired by Childrenâs Wish Foundation, which works to grant the wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.
Sylvain Tremblay’s Family Tree painting1
Earlier this year, the artist in residence and visiting lecturer at Canadian University Dubai saw another of his paintings, Blue Horse, bought by the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, at a London charity auction organized to raise funds for sustainable water projects overseas.
His latest work of art was among a number of lots that raised almost $300,000 at the Childrenâs Wish Foundation annual charity golf tournament. Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has granted 22,000 wishes, creating moments of joy for children living with high risk conditions, while providing respite to their families and carers.
In keeping with Tremblayâs distinctive style that uses textures as well as colours to create a truly unique piece, the painting went through three stages of production, with the Dubai weather delivering an added challenge to the process.
Tremblay explained, âThe first stage is to develop the outline images and textures with a special form of plaster. However, the plaster must thoroughly dry out before the paint and varnish are applied, and the high humidity can make this a difficult process.â
Tremblayâs recent donations add to the dozens of paintings he has put up for charity auctions throughout his artistic career. He says, âI think itâs important to try to give back to society, in whatever way we can, and I feel lucky that Iâm able to do that through my art.â
Canadian University Dubai becomes the first private university in UAE to partner with Coursera to prepare students for in-demand jobs
CUD students can earn industry-recognized certifications at no additional cost during their final year of study
UAE, Dubai â 10 August 2022: Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), one of the worldâs largest online learning platforms, has announced its partnership with Canadian University Dubai (CUD), the number one higher education institution in Dubai. The collaboration will equip the universityâs students with the necessary skills for in-demand jobs through Career Academy from Coursera, a new career training academy that provides skills training and entry-level Professional Certificates from the world’s leading companies including Google, IBM, and Meta.
Becoming the first private university in the UAE to adopt Career Academy from Coursera, CUD further fortifies its standing in the industry as an institution committed to equipping students with work-related skills to help graduates secure good jobs.
Designed to empower students with a competitive advantage in the fast-evolving digital work environment, the collaboration will provide students with the opportunity to learn cutting-edge skills, including entrepreneurial, digital, and technology competencies, earn professional Certificates from the worldâs leading companies, access hands-on learning with Guided Projects to master skills and stand out with employers, and explore the right career path.
Prof. Karim Chelli, President and Vice-Chancellor of CUD, remarked, âWe are delighted to embark on this partnership with Coursera to provide new opportunities for our graduates to stand out in the job market. Students will now have the chance to gain industry-recognized professional certifications at no additional cost during their final year of study. Combining these practical qualifications with a world-class degree will give CUD graduates a head start when exploring employment and career development opportunities.â
Kais Zribi, General Manager for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey at Coursera said: âWe are honored to join hands with one of the UAEâs leading universities that share our goal to support the country in its ambition of building a digital economy led by an equipped and skilled workforce. Canadian University Dubai has set a benchmark in the league of world-class institutions with its progressive approach to delivering high-quality education, and together we will unlock learning opportunities that would enable the next generation of the countryâs talent to thrive in the competitive global work realm.â
Learners enrolled in Career Academy from Coursera will be able to earn entry-level Professional Certificates from industry leaders including Google, IBM, and Meta, to prepare for 18 in-demand careers such as Data Analyst, UX Designer, Application Developer, and Social Media Marketer, among others. Participants have the flexibility to learn at their own pace, fully online across the web and mobile, and can also explore different career paths with an overview of common job titles, skill requirements, and salary insights.
Additionally, Career Academy from Coursera will allow students to gain real-world experience with Guided Projects to develop key skills in under 2 hours. For example, an aspiring Data Analyst can practice SQL, Python, and Tableau, while UX Designers can build projects using Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud. With hands-on learning and interactive assessments, students will be able to apply essential skills by working with real-world industry tools to help them stand out to employers during interviews and on the job.
The Coursera-Canadian University Dubai partnership is the latest milestone in Courseraâs rapid growth across the Middle East and North Africa. As of June 2022, Coursera supports the skills development of 681K learners in the UAE, and more than 6.2 million learners across the Middle East and North Africa. This total includes over 320K new registered Coursera learners across the region in Q2 of 2022.
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 more than 100 million registered learners. Coursera partners with 275+ leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelorâs and masterâs 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.