Online Learning Picks — 2026-04-12
Microsoft made a major move in online education this week, launching eleven new Professional Certificates on Coursera spanning AI, data, and software development — the biggest single-platform credential expansion in recent memory. Class Central also published fresh data on Coursera's still-free course catalog (270+ options) and Udemy's all-time enrollment rankings, giving learners solid benchmarks for where to focus. Generative AI remains the dominant skill trend, with Coursera reporting 234% year-over-year enrollment growth in GenAI content.
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