Coursera | Online Courses & Credentials From Top Educators.
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
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.
Serving the world 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.
