Faculty from the University of Colorado Anschutz, CU Denver, and UCCS have introduced three new specializations and one course on Coursera over the past year. These additions are part of an ongoing effort to expand the university’s online educational offerings.
The subjects covered by these new courses range from introductory coding with artificial intelligence to applications of AI in health care, agile systems engineering, and cultural awareness for professional teams. According to the university, learners using Coursera will now have access to generative AI-powered features such as a virtual assistant that offers personalized support, a role play tool for practicing soft skills with an AI persona, and tools for academic integrity and dubbing.
Since 2013, faculty members across CU Anschutz, CU Denver, and UCCS have developed 143 courses and 34 specializations on Coursera. These efforts have reached more than 2.2 million unique learners worldwide with a total of 3.2 million course enrollments. The University of Colorado Boulder also provides open content and degrees on Coursera through its own contract.
CU students, faculty, and staff can take any CU-created Coursera course at no cost via CU on Coursera. Enrollment instructions are available through the university’s Employee Services website.
The new offerings include:
– “Vibe Coding Fundamentals,” taught by Scott Reed, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry at CU Denver. This course is designed for beginners interested in building AI-driven applications without prior coding experience.
– “Team Success Through Cultural Awareness,” led by Brenda J. Allen, Ph.D., professor emeritus of communication at CU Denver. The course aims to help professionals understand cultural dynamics in the workplace to promote inclusive teamwork.
– “Agile Systems Engineering,” instructed by J. Morgan Nicholson, Ph.D., lecturer of engineering at UCCS. It targets early career systems engineers and technical leaders by outlining traditional methods for creating complex systems.
– “AI for Health Care Systems,” offered by Jiban Khuntia, Ph.D., associate professor of business at CU Denver. This course explores how artificial intelligence can improve care delivery within health systems.
Faculty interested in developing additional Coursera courses or specializations are encouraged to contact jaimie.henthorn@cu.edu for more information.
