Coursera has launched of Coursera for Governments and nonprofits to close current and emerging skills gaps in the global workforce. Coursera’s initial partners include Governments and nonprofits in Egypt, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Singapore and the United States. Coursera for Governments and Nonprofits can be used by organisations focused on workforce development to curate online learning courses aligned to their labor market needs. These programmes range from Digital Manufacturing and Business English to Programming for Everybody and Data Science, from schools like Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania etc. Government organisations can instantly make university courses and certificates aligned to high-demand skills available to their constituents. To effective implementation, Coursera offers consultation in learning model design, including how to blend Coursera’s accessible online learning with in-person supports. Partners will also gain access to analytics tools to track learners’ progress, skill acquisition and long-term impact.