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Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell
Greg Hart of Coursera on Why Skills Are the New Atomic Unit of Education
26 minutes Posted Mar 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Why Greg joined Coursera: combining mission, growth, and impact for learners.
Lessons from Amazon: using AI and customer focus to enhance learning experiences.
The shift to skills-focused learning: mapping courses to career outcomes.
AI in education: personalized tutors, course builders, and interactive learning.
The power of partnerships: connecting universities, industry, and marketplaces like Udemy.
Skills as the new atomic unit: modular learning for accessibility and relevance.
Key challenges for Coursera: moving fast enough to meet learner and industry needs.
Greg’s advice: be a lifelong learner and continually reinvent yourself.
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Send us Fan Mail Greg Hart is the CEO of Coursera, bringing 25+ years of leadership and technology innovation from Amazon, where he helped develop Alexa and expand Prime Video globally. At Coursera, he leads the company’s mission to make learning more engaging, skills-focused, and accessible worldwide. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why skills are becoming the “atomic unit” of modern education.How AI is reshaping learning experiences on Coursera.The role of partnerships with univers...