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Anthropic, the AI safety firm behind the Claude language model, launched ten new Coursera courses today, all offered free worldwide. The curriculum targets developers, small‑business owners, creators and teachers, teaching skills such as model evaluation, context engineering, fine‑tuning and generative‑AI agent development. Each beginner‑level module runs between two and four hours and builds competencies in AI literacy, large‑language‑model handling and code review. Courses include “AI Capabilities and Limitations,” “Claude Code 101,” and an “AI Fluency for Small Businesses” track, each designed to provide practical instruction. Learners are urged to begin with the free “AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations” module. The suite also covers business priorities, product development and creative workflows, giving participants actionable tools for implementation. Coursera reports that 91 % of learners who finish generative‑AI content achieve a positive career outcome, and Anthropic’s June 2026 Economic Index shows 57 % of Claude users say AI has increased their job‑market value. The new offerings double Anthropic’s Coursera catalog from 12 to 22 courses, placing the company among the platform’s top partners for learner reach in the past year.