Coursera Inc. is an American global massive open online course (MOOC) provider founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. The company partners with over 300 universities and companies worldwide to offer a wide variety of online courses, professional certificates, MasterTrack certificates, and fully online degree programs across numerous subjects.
Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves individual learners, businesses, universities, and government organizations by providing high-quality educational content through recorded video lectures, video quizzes, auto-graded and peer-reviewed assignments, as well as community discussion forums. This online learning platform enables learners to build job-ready skills and advance their careers conveniently from anywhere.
Coursera’s extensive catalog has grown to approximately 7,000 courses as of 2024, reflecting its commitment to accessible education and continuous expansion. On February 2, 2021, Coursera earned B Corporation certification, marking its status as a Public Benefit Corporation and reinforcing its dedication to social and environmental performance.
In addition to individual learners, Coursera offers enterprise solutions and collaborates with governments and institutions to broaden educational opportunities globally. As a publicly traded company with a strong presence in the education technology sector, Coursera continues to innovate in e-learning, supporting lifelong learning and workforce development.