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 lives 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 platform for online learning and career development 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.
148 million learners and more than 7,000 campuses, businesses, and governments have come to Coursera to access world-class learning—anytime, anywhere.
World-class
Learn from experts at 275+ 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.
Coursera is an open online course company. Founded in 2012, Coursera works with universities and other institutions to offer online courses, certificates, and degrees in a variety of subjects. In 2021, it was estimated that more than 200 leading universities and companies offered more than 9,000 courses through Coursera. Coursera offers a range of learning opportunities – from projects and hands-on courses to work-ready certificates and degree programs.
Through the scholarship, we provide you with direct access to more than 9,000 courses and specializations offered by the most important universities and companies, in addition to certificates, free of charge.
