Advancing Women in Tech (AWIT)

As we wrap up the year, AWIT celebrates YOU, our learners! 🎊 This year AWIT launched Real-World Cybersecurity Leadership and Real-World AI for Everyone. https://lnkd.in/gY5NsJcT Both Specializations are designed to help professionals build confidence and real-world skills in rapidly evolving fields. One learner shared,   “I appreciate your time and diligence in presenting the course material. It was very well organized and easy to understand. I look forward to additional courses.” If you’ve taken one of these Specializations, we’d love to hear from you 👇 How did your AWIT learning accelerate your career, confidence, or next step?

SEE WHAT’S POSSIBLE WITH AI 🔮 What if AI could connect to your world? In our new Real-World AI for Everyone Specialization, we explore how Anthropic is making that future real by showing learners how to use Claude to solve everyday problems, spark ideas, and build smarter workflows. AWIT CEO Nancy Wang chats with Theodora Chu from Anthropic’s API and Model Context Protocol (MCP) team about how Claude can “reach out of its box” to connect with tools you already use: from Notion to Asana to Zapier… even to your smart house. Theo shares about a teammate who connected Claude to their smart doorbell. The AI could recognize who’s at the door, check their schedule, and decide whether to let them in. That same idea, giving AI access to the right context, is what unlocks so many real-world possibilities for professionals, creators, and lifelong learners. In Real-World AI for Everyone, you’ll learn how to use Claude to do the same: - Connect AI to the tools you already rely on - Automate the busywork, focus on what matters - Turn curiosity into creativity, one experiment at a time Start your AI journey today 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPwER5Fz #AI #Learning #WomenInTech #Claude #Careers #Technology

STAY SAFE OUT THERE! 🔐✨ In our new Real-World AI for Everyone Specialization, Alex S., AI Safeguards, Head of Policy, Enforcement and Threat Intelligence at Anthropic, breaks down what every learner should know about staying safe when using AI tools like Claude. Just like the early internet, AI is a powerful tool when used thoughtfully. Alex shares three principles everyone should keep in mind: 🔐 Know your settings. Understand the privacy controls built into the tools you use. 🔐Stay curious and critical. Models can be brilliant, but not perfect. Check sources. 🔐Keep humans in the loop. The best outcomes come from combining AI with human judgment. This is exactly the mindset we teach in Real-World AI for Everyone, empowering learners to use AI in a way that’s safe, useful, and grounded in real-world judgment. If you’re ready to build practical AI skills (and learn how to use AI wisely), this is your moment. 👉 Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gPwER5Fz #AI #Safety #Anthropic #Claude #WomenInTech #AWIT #Learning #CareerGrowth

In Real-World AI for Everyone Specialization, Hannah Pritchett, Head of People at Anthropic, addresses concerns that using AI tools may be perceived as “cheating.” She puts it simply: Using AI isn’t cheating. It’s thinking. And no one should be held back from thinking. Curious about AI but feeling hesitant? This Specialization is here to help you build confidence, clarity, and real-world skills. 👉 Start learning today! https://lnkd.in/gPwER5Fz #AI #WomenInTech #CareerGrowth #Anthropic #Claude #AWIT #Learning

AWIT's mission is to help learners worldwide accelerate their careers with tech. We're grateful for our global community of learners and supporters, and for this year's partners who helped advance our mission. 🙏 Thank you to Anthropic, 1Password, Coursera, and Microsoft for your support. Wishing everyone a warm and restorative holiday. Waiting for your pies to bake? 🥧 Try out some AI learning while you wait: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPwER5Fz #AI #Learning #WomenInTech #Claude #Careers #Technology

Thank you for the shoutout Hilary A.! Your analysis of our Real-World AI for Everyone courses is 🎯on! We can't wait to hear how this course accelerates your career at Spotify 🎶

LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT 🤖 What if learning AI expanded your opportunities in an unexpected and exciting direction? Advancing Women in Tech (AWIT), Anthropic, and 1Password are proud to announce the Real-World AI For Everyone Specialization, live exclusively on Coursera! These 3 curated courses are your practical guide to growing alongside AI in this fast-changing world. 🎬 In this clip, lead instructor Dan Mellott, Director of Engineering, 1Password; Former Manager of the API Team, Anthropic, asks Margaret Vo, who leads the Ministry of Education at Anthropic to share her career journey. Maggie studied folklore and mythology and used Claude to expand her technical skills. She now leads a technical team at a top AI company. Her story proves that, no matter your background, curiosity and creativity are the new superpowers in the age of AI. “What excites me most,” Maggie says, “is that our work goes beyond quick tips and hacks. It's about reimagining how humans level up alongside AI.” 💡 In this Specialization, you’ll learn how to: - Use Claude, Anthropic’s AI assistant, to shorten tasks that once took hours to minutes - Communicate and collaborate more effectively with AI - Build confidence and curiosity as you navigate your own unique path - just like Maggie! 🎓 Designed for EVERYONE ready to future-proof their skills. Interested in learning more? Start your AI journey today 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPwER5Fz #AI #Learning #WomenInTech #Claude #Careers #Technology

We’re thrilled to welcome Paul Bingham, CISSP, CPA, CFE, SVP & Executive Dean at Western Governors University, as a featured expert in our newly-launched Cybersecurity Leadership Specialization on Coursera! In addition to leading the nation’s largest cybersecurity bachelor’s and master’s programs, he brings 24 years of experience with the FBI Cyber Crime Task Force. Paul and Nancy Wang discuss the balance between credentials and capability in today’s tech job market: 💡 “Certifications get your foot in the door... but they don’t prove that you’ve got the real skills” That’s exactly why AWIT designed this Specialization: to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Learners don’t just walk away with Coursera certificates; they experience the real-world leadership skills that employers expect. With 10+ experts like Paul sharing their real-world insights, this program is built for anyone who wants to lead in cybersecurity. 👉  Ready to future-proof your career? https://lnkd.in/gZKe2rF5 Sponsored by 1Password and Microsoft #Cybersecurity #Upskilling #Careers #Future #Leadership