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Coursera is an online learning platform that provides a variety of courses, professional certificates, and degree programs. It allows individuals to learn new skills or change careers, and it also serves businesses looking to train their employees. Users can access high-quality educational content from top universities and companies, with options for free courses as well as paid programs that lead to professional certificates or degrees. A significant part of Coursera's revenue comes from these paid programs, along with its corporate training solution, Coursera for Business. The platform has a strong focus on in-demand skills, particularly in Artificial Intelligence, and offers flexible learning options, including the ability to start a degree program before officially enrolling. Coursera aims to help both individual learners and organizations achieve their educational and professional objectives.
Company Stage
IPO
Employees
5,001-10,000
Industries
AI & Machine Learning, Education
Total Funding
$431M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Partnership with Saïd Business School enhances credibility and attracts business education seekers.
- Named top provider of Google Professional Certificates, boosting appeal for career advancement.
- Collaboration with Adobe expands AI skill development opportunities for diverse professionals.
What critics are saying
- Emerging competitors like Seekho threaten Coursera's market share in online learning.
- Rapid advancements in quantum computing could disrupt traditional e-learning platforms.
- Veto of California's AI Bill may increase competition in AI course offerings.
What makes Coursera unique
- Coursera partners with 140 top universities, offering high-quality educational content globally.
- It provides flexible learning solutions, allowing learners to start degree programs before enrolling.
- Coursera's focus on AI courses aligns with current demand for in-demand tech skills.
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6 month growth
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↑ 11%2 year growth
↑ 29%Benefits
Lifelong learning - Coursera covers the cost of tuition so you can earn a free master’s degree and develop new skills. That’s on top of free, lifelong access to courses and certificates on the platform.
Health and wellness - We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Plus, free access to counseling and mental health services.
Parental leave - Get up to 16 weeks of fully-paid parental leave when you grow your family and bring a new child into your life.
Make-a-thon - We host Make-a-thon events twice a year to promote community and innovation. During Make-a-thon, you’ll dedicate time to attend workshops, work on passion projects, and pursue ideas outside of your day-to-day work.
Time away - Take paid time off when you need it. We have time off policies that promote flexibility so you can tailor your work schedule when life calls.
Remote work - Our flexibility extends to where you work. You can choose to work from home, work from one of our offices, or try a combination of the two.
Equity - Employees earn company stock, so you can own what we build together and share in our success.
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