Coursera has partnered with Anthropic to launch two new AI training specializations designed to teach professionals and developers how to work effectively with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant. The partnership was announced on November 18, 2025, bringing together Anthropic's expertise in safe AI development with Coursera's global learning platform to address the growing need for practical AI education in the workforce.
The collaboration addresses a critical skills gap as AI transforms every aspect of work—only one-third of employees say they've received training on how to engage with AI at their jobs. These new courses aim to scale practical AI education that boosts individual productivity and supports workforce readiness across industries.
Two Distinct Learning Paths
The partnership introduces two specialized programs targeting different audiences. Building with the Claude API teaches developers how to deploy Claude to build intelligent systems and streamline workflows through AI-driven dialogue and interactive sessions. Real-World AI for Everyone, created in collaboration with Advancing Women in Technology (AWIT), helps learners of all experience levels build practical fluency for using AI in their daily work.
"Claude can transform your workday, acting as a brainstorm partner, a researcher, and a coder," said Maggie Vo, Anthropic's Head of Education. "But we know many people are still learning how to collaborate with AI safely and effectively. These courses address that gap by giving learners the skills and confidence to get the most out of Claude, from the fundamentals of getting started up to building agents".
Developer-Focused Technical Training
The Building with the Claude API course covers seven comprehensive modules including API fundamentals, prompt engineering and evaluation, advanced Claude features and tool use, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Claude Code and Computer Use, and agentic workflows. Learners receive real-time, personalized feedback as they build tools and agents that drive innovation.
The technical curriculum equips developers with the foundation to use, develop, and deploy AI safely and effectively using Claude's API and developer tools. Students gain hands-on experience building and deploying safe, effective AI applications through practical projects.
Accessible AI Education for All
Real-World AI for Everyone features three courses that help learners build practical fluency regardless of their background or experience. The specialization includes AI Fundamentals with Claude (learning to structure prompts and create polished deliverables using Claude Artifacts), AI Collaboration with Claude (strengthening prompting strategies and analyzing complex information), and AI Automation with Claude (using Claude Projects to automate tasks and apply multimodal inputs).
"At AWIT, we believe that those who invest in becoming proficient with AI will excel," said Nancy Wang, Founder and CEO of AWIT, SVP of Engineering at 1Password, and Venture Partner at Felicis Ventures. "Yet today, AI use remains uneven across different groups. And anyone, at any level, can benefit from deliberate, hands-on practice".
Driving Responsible Innovation
The partnership emphasizes ethical AI use, transparency, and inclusion throughout both programs. This collaboration combines Anthropic's commitment to safe AI, Coursera's global learning platform, and AWIT's inclusive learning content to make high-quality AI education broadly accessible.
Greg Hart, Coursera CEO, stated that the new content is designed to give learners direct, hands-on experience with Claude and help them build the confidence and skills to collaborate effectively with AI. The programs empower learners everywhere to engage with AI thoughtfully and apply it meaningfully in their work and communities.
Both specializations are now available on Coursera's platform, providing learners worldwide with guided, curated AI learning experiences led by former Anthropic engineering manager Dan Mellott. The partnership represents a significant expansion of accessible AI education designed to help professionals innovate, lead, and create lasting impact across every field and community.
