Coursera saw a spike in enrollments in generative AI content in 2023 at one enrollment per minute, which increased to four enrollments per minute in 2024, signifying the growing popularity and demand for AI skills.
Age group distribution among learners showed millennials as the majority at 56%, followed by Gen X at 22%, Gen Z at 18%, and Boomers at 4%, with men constituting 72% of enrollees in generative AI courses compared to women at 28%.
Upskilling has become crucial, with reports stating that 66% of leaders consider AI skills a prerequisite for hiring, and 71% prefer candidates with AI skills over more experienced ones without them, emphasizing the value of AI proficiency in the job market.
Popular generative AI courses on Coursera include offerings from Google Cloud, Vanderbilt University, and DeepLearning.AI, with new courses continually being introduced to cater to the increasing demand in the field.
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