CU faculty expand Coursera offerings with AI-powered learning experiences
Faculty members from CU Anschutz, CU Denver and UCCS have launched three new Coursera specializations and one new course over the past year, expanding CU’s offerings on the open global platform.
The new offerings cover a wide range of subjects, from the fundamentals of coding with artificial intelligence and health care applications of AI, to agile systems engineering and cultural awareness in professional teams.
Coursera learners can experience new generative AI-powered features such as a virtual assistant with personalized support and resources, a role play tool for practicing soft skills with an AI persona, as well as AI dubbing and academic integrity tools.
Since the CU system began offering courses on Coursera in 2013, faculty across CU Anschutz, CU Denver and UCCS have developed 143 courses and 34 specializations. Together, they have drawn more than 2.2 million unique learners and 3.2 million total course enrollments worldwide, underscoring CU’s leadership in accessible, high-quality online education. CU Boulder also offers open content and degrees on Coursera through a standalone contract with the platform.
CU students, faculty and staff may take any CU-created Coursera course for free through CU on Coursera. Instructions for enrollment are available on the university’s Employee Services website.
New offerings
- Vibe Coding Fundamentals
Instructor: Scott Reed, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, CU Denver
Designed for beginners, this course introduces learners to building AI-driven applications – no prior coding experience required.
Scott Reed - Team Success Through Cultural Awareness
Instructor: Brenda J. Allen, Ph.D., professor emeritus of communication, CU Denver
This course helps professionals deepen their understanding of cultural dynamics in the workplace, fostering inclusive teamwork and effective collaboration across differences.
Brenda J. Allen - Agile Systems Engineering
Instructor: J. Morgan Nicholson, Ph.D., lecturer of engineering, UCCS
Focused on early career systems engineers and technical leaders, this course outlines traditional Systems Engineering methods and tools to guide the creation of complex systems.
J. Morgan Nicholson - AI for Health Care Systems
Instructor: Jiban Khuntia, Ph.D., associate professor of business, CU Denver
Aimed at health care professionals and others interested in AI’s role in health systems, this course explores how artificial intelligence can improve care delivery, efficiency and innovation.
Jiban Khuntia
Faculty interested in developing new Coursera courses or specializations can contact jaimie.henthorn@cu.edu for more information.