Have you got any advantage from a Coursera's course?

yzT

On Coursera platform usually there are some courses that may be of interest, but, job-wise, do they provide any advantage? Or are they just for hobby?

I mean, have you ever been on an interview and the interviewer told you "ohh nice, you have this course on X", or do they feel like it's crap?

LeBroke

The way I see it, it's a good way to learn something you might not necessarily be exposed to.

"Oh, I see you do Python here as well. You study it in school?"

- "Nope, but I was using it at work a lot, and then I took a Coursera course as well to cover the areas I may have missed."

Probably wouldn't put the actual course on the resume, though.

Itrimble

I haven't yet, but they do strike up conversation pieces when I add them to my LinkedIn profile. I think it shows our potential and current employers that you make learning a lifelong process and are willing to put in time to stay current.