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Anthony Salcito of Coursera on Why Skills Are the New Degree in the Age of AI
43 minutes Posted Jun 29, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Anthony explains the vision behind the Coursera-Udemy merger.
Why employers increasingly value micro-credentials alongside degrees.
Technology doesn't drive transformation; people and culture do.
Why the future isn't degrees or micro-credentials, it's both.
What AI-first organizations do differently to build lasting skills.
How Coursera evolved from academic MOOCs to career-focused learning.
Global partnerships are expanding access to AI and job-ready skills.
Anthony shares the edtech trends he's most excited about, including entrepreneurial mindsets and making technology "less obvious but essential."
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Send us Fan Mail Anthony Salcito is President & GM of Enterprise at Coursera, where he leads partnerships with enterprises, universities, and governments to build job-relevant skills at scale. Previously, he held leadership roles at Microsoft and Nerdy (Varsity Tutors), and has spent his career at the intersection of technology, education, and workforce development. 💡 5 Things You'll Learn in This Episode Why skills are becoming the new currency in hiring. How micro-credentials compl...