Founded in 2012, Coursera Inc. is a massive open online course (MOOC) provider. MOOCs are online courses that are aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the Internet. MOOCS include filmed traditional-style course lectures, readings, and problem sets; interactive courses with user forums and social media discussions to support engagement among learners and instructors; and immediate feedback to quizzes and assignments.
Coursera works with higher education institutions, companies, and other organizations to offer online courses, industry certifications, and degree programs in a variety of subjects. More than 7,000 courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs are currently available to users of the company’s products.
In 2025, Coursera announced to its partners that it will charge a 15% platform fee on January 1, 2026, across all its product types in its Consumer (excluding Degrees) and Enterprise channels.
In August 2023, Coursera entered into an agreement with the University of Texas System to launch an industry-recognized microcredential program. Through this partnership, every learner, faculty, and staff (and alumni) across all nine universities in the UT System gained access to Coursera’s Career Academy at no additional cost to. More than 35 industry microcredentials from companies such as IBM, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Salesforce became available to eligible participants.
Coursera finalized a merger with Udemy, another MOOC platform, on May 11, 2026. The company plans to expand the catalogue of Coursera course offerings. It also plans to introduce new AI tools to help users build the applicable skillset needed to pursue their desired career.
Together, the combined companies reach over 290 million learners, 18,000 enterprise customers, and a global network of 95,000 content creators, alongside hundreds of university and industry partners.
Coursera Completes Combination with Udemy to Build the World’s Most Comprehensive Skills Platform
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