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We envision a world where anyone, anywhere has the power to transform their life through learning.
Coursera partners with more than 200 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. We offer a range of learning opportunities—from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates and degree programs.
We believe
Learning is the source of human progress. It has the power to transform our world from illness to health, from poverty to prosperity, from conflict to peace. It has the power to transform our lives for ourselves, for our families, for our communities. No matter who we are or where we are, learning empowers us to change and grow and redefine what’s possible. That’s why access to the best learning is a right, not a privilege. And that’s why Coursera is here. We partner with the best institutions to bring the best learning to every corner of the world. So that anyone, anywhere has the power to transform their life through learning.
Our story
Coursera was founded by Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng in 2012 with a vision of providing life-transforming learning experiences to learners around the world. Today, Coursera is a global online learning platform that offers anyone, anywhere, access to online courses and degrees from leading universities and companies. Coursera received B Corp certification in February 2021, which means that we have a legal duty not only to our shareholders, but to also make a positive impact on society more broadly, as we continue our efforts to reduce barriers to world-class education for all.
82 million learners, 100+ Fortune 500 companies, and more than 6,000 campuses, businesses, and governments come to Coursera to access world-class learning—anytime, anywhere.
World-Class Learning for Anyone, Anywhere
Coursera partners with more than 250 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide.
World-class
Learn from experts at 250+ leading universities and companies.
Earn recognized credentials from leading universities and companies to achieve your goals.
Affordable
Explore hundreds of free courses or get started with a free trial.
Earn a university degree and enjoy high-quality curriculum, affordable pricing, and flexible scheduling.
Flexible
Get on-demand lectures for desktop and mobile—on your schedule.
Choose from free courses, hands-on projects, certificate programs, and stackable credentials.
Job-relevant
Master essential career skills based on comprehensive skills data.
Build personal and professional skills with applied learning.
Bring Coursera to your organization
Get access to world-class content and credentials from top universities and companies. Promote transformative skill development for employees, teach students in-demand career skills, and prepare citizens for the workforce.
Coursera for Business
Coursera for Business is the transformative skill development solution for empowering your teams with the high-impact skills that drive innovation, competitiveness, and growth.
With Coursera for Business, you can:
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Provide transformative learning with expert-curated, AI-driven learning programs.
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Enable hands-on learning to drive rapid skill acquisition.
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Track and measure skill development and benchmark proficiency against industry peers.
Coursera for Campus
Coursera for Campus empowers any university to offer job-relevant, credit-ready* online education to students, faculty, and staff.
With Coursera for Campus, you can:
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Promote student employability by teaching in-demand skills for high-growth fields.
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Help students master job-ready skills with Guided Projects, programming assignments, and in-course assessments—online, offline, and via mobile.
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Enable faculty to create projects, assessments, and courses tailored to learner needs.
Coursera for Government
Coursera for Government helps governments and organizations provide in-demand skills and learning paths to new jobs for the entire workforce, and implements national-scale learning programs.
With Coursera for Government, you can:
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Develop locally relevant career pathways and connect learners with regional employers.
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Build your own hiring ecosystem by authoring content.
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Upskill and reskill your workforce to be job-ready.