iPeople, the education joint venture of the Yuchengco Group of Companies and Ayala Corp., is expanding its partnership with Coursera. This will triple their student impact, reaching 45,000 learners annually. As one of Coursera for Campus’ top three global customers, iPeople aims to equip students and faculty with industry-recognized skills and GenAI-powered learning.
The partnership will extend across Mapúa University, Mapúa Malayan College Laguna (MMCL), Mapúa Malayan College Mindanao (MMCM), Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC), University of Nueva Caceres (UNC), and National Teachers College (NTC).
Students can earn 20-30% of their academic credits through Coursera courses. So far, over 38,000 students have completed nearly 260,000 enrollments, logging over 760,000 learning hours in AI, data, cybersecurity, project management, and leadership.
iPeople was awarded Coursera’s Global Maximizing Impact Award in 2024 for its leadership in integrating technology and skills-based learning.
Filipino universities play a crucial role in the country’s next economic opportunity, with AI projected to contribute PHP 2.8 trillion by 2030. Bridging the digital skills gap could add PHP 809 billion to annual GDP.
According to the Microsoft Work Trend 2024 Index, 68% of business leaders prioritize AI skills over experience when hiring. iPeople’s integration of AI aligns with CHED’s vision for flexible, skills-based learning pathways.
Mapúa University ranks second among Coursera for Campus partners in Asia for GenAI course enrollments. iPeople is embedding Coursera’s AI-powered tools across its institutions to enhance teaching and personalize learning. Coursera Coach provides real-time guidance, while Course Builder enables custom course creation. AI-driven academic integrity solutions ensure verified learning outcomes.
With this expanded partnership, iPeople and Coursera reaffirm their commitment to world-class education, bridging the skills gap, and positioning the Philippines as a leader in AI-powered learning.
