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This report, coming one year after Coursera’s original Gender Gap in GenAI analysis, offers insights into global trends at the intersection of GenAI skills, Critical Thinking skills, and gender. It identifies national strategies that are succeeding in narrowing the gender gap in key skills domains, and highlights a clear, replicable playbook for institutions seeking to ensure more equitable upskilling across their organizations.
This playbook explores the latest research on GenAI learning barriers and provides a strategic framework government leaders, educators, and business leaders can implement to foster greater inclusivity in GenAI learning.
Discover the critical skills people need to thrive in a changing world. Explore insights drawn from 170M+ Coursera learners and key economic indices.
Get exclusive insights on how industry-aligned micro- credentials are bridging skill gaps, driving career outcomes, and building a future-ready workforce—with data from 2,000+ students and employers across six regions.
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