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Cada profesional tendrá un pasaporte actualizado de habilidades y credenciales

Coursera no competirá contra la IA; la integrará para reinventar el aprendizaje online. Su nuevo CEO, Greg Hart, busca transformar la plataforma conectando las demandas laborales con microcredenciales personalizadas que superen las simples respuestas de los algoritmos. Leer

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Cada profesional tendrá un pasaporte actualizado de habilidades y credenciales

As the world of education grapples with the rise of artificial intelligence, Coursera CEO Greg Hart envisions a future where intelligence AI reshapes the learning experience. Rather than competing with AI, Coursera aims to leverage it to enhance education. Hart, a technology builder with a background in transforming platforms, sees the skills graph as a key tool to connect the demand of the job market with the skills required for specific roles.

This skills graph links professions, levels of responsibility, skills, and formative content, enabling professionals to identify the specific skills they need to acquire to reach their career goals. This approach goes beyond traditional online learning by connecting job market demands with the necessary skills and training. Hart believes that while AI may create shortcuts, it can also significantly improve the learning experience when used correctly.

Coursera's vision for the future professional is one that combines a degree, technical skills, microcredentials, and soft skills acquired throughout one's career, forming a constantly evolving professional portfolio. The skills passport, or skills wallet, will reflect what an individual knows, what they need to learn, and for which roles they are prepared.

This future learning experience will be more interactive, adaptive, and valuable, as AI becomes a permanent part of the educational journey. Coursera acknowledges that while AI can teach directly, it is crucial to adapt and evolve to create a learning experience that goes beyond what AI systems can offer. The value of learning lies in not just accessing content, but understanding its relevance, mastering it to a sufficient depth, and demonstrating proficiency.

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