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Coursera partners with leading universities and companies to deliver online courses, professional certificates, and fully accredited degrees. Learners can audit many classes for free or pay for verified credentials, using a mobile-friendly platform and real-world projects to advance careers worldwide.

Founded2012

Price modelFree audit + paid certificates

Main focusOnline courses & degrees

AccessGlobal digital access

Why Coursera

Top reasons professionals choose Coursera

01University & industry partnersContent built with top universities and companies — academically rigorous courses that map to real employer needs and recognized credentials.

02Career-focused credentialsProfessional certificates, specializations, and online degrees designed to boost job readiness and signal skills to employers.

03Flexible, mobile learningSelf-paced courses, mobile app and offline downloads let busy learners study anytime, with financial aid available for eligible students.

Courses & Specializations

Coursera’s catalog includes short guided projects, multi-course specializations, and multi-week classes that mix video lectures, graded assignments and community forums. Many offerings let you audit content free, while paid enrollments add graded work and a verified certificate useful for resumes and LinkedIn profiles.

Degrees & Certificates

For deeper commitment, Coursera hosts fully online bachelor’s and master’s degrees from accredited universities alongside industry certificates from employers like Google and IBM. Degrees follow cohort schedules and credit frameworks; certificates are faster, career-directed options for upskilling and immediate workplace application.

What you'll find

Data ScienceBusinessComputer ScienceInformation TechnologyHealthArts & HumanitiesPersonal DevelopmentLanguage Learning

Editor verdict

What we like

Courses from top universities and global companies
Free audit option for many classes
Professional certificates and accredited degree programs
Mobile app, offline viewing, and project-based learning

Worth knowing

Full online degrees can be expensive
Course depth and production vary by partner
Hands-on lab resources limited for some technical subjects

Need to know

Do courses ship physically?

No — Coursera is a digital learning platform. All materials, videos and certificates are delivered online; verified certificates can be downloaded or shared digitally.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds vary by product: subscriptions can be canceled and may be eligible for refund within the provider window; single-course purchases sometimes qualify for refund. Check Coursera’s Help Center for the specific terms on your purchase.

Are discounts or financial aid available?

Yes. Many courses offer financial aid or scholarships; some programs provide free trials. Institutions and enterprises can access special pricing for bulk or team learning.