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Coursera is an education company that partners with the top universities and organizations in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free. Our technology enables our partners to teach millions of students rather than hundreds.
We envision a future where everyone has access to a world-class education that has so far been available to a select few. We aim to empower people with education that will improve their lives, the lives of their families, and the communities they live in.
... Show more| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2012 | |
| HQ | Mountain View, US | Map |
| Website | coursera.org | |
| Employee Ratings | More |
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Jan 2019) | 1,316 | (+339%) |
| Job Openings | 49 |
Key People/Management at Coursera
Jeff Maggioncalda
CEO
Daphne Koller
Co-Founder
Andrew Ng
Co-Founder
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Coursera Office Locations
Coursera has an office in Mountain View
Mountain View, US (HQ)
381 E Evelyn Ave
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Coursera Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2012 |
Coursera total Funding | $210.1 m |
Coursera latest funding size | $64 m |
Time since last funding | 2 years ago |
Coursera investors | GSV Asset Management, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Learn Capital, Lampert Foundation, New Enterprise Associates, EDBI, THE WORLD BANK GROUP |
Coursera's latest funding round in June 2017 was reported to be $64 m. In total, Coursera has raised $210.1 m. Coursera's latest valuation is reported to be $800 m.
Coursera Revenue
Market valuation | 800.0m |
- Source: Techcrunch
Coursera Operating Metrics
Coursera's Registered Users was reported to be 26 m in Jun, 2017.
| Feb, 2017 | Jun, 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
Courses | 2 k | |
Registered Users | 24 m | 26 m |
Specializations | 180 | |
University Partners | 150 |
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Coursera Online and Social Media Presence
386.21k Twitter followers
Coursera has 386.21k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.3% month over month and increased 1.1% quarter over quarter
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Coursera News and Updates
January 30, 2019
Coursera and the University of Toronto roll out autonomous cars specialization
Coursera is partnering with the University of Toronto to launch a Self-Driving Cars specialization, which it claims is the first of its kind.
January 30, 2019
Coursera, Toronto University launch course on self-driving cars
In an effort to create safe autonomous vehicles, US-based online education company Coursera on Wednesday joined hands with Canada's University of Toronto to launch an online specialisation course on self-driving cars.
January 18, 2019
Coursera forays into healthcare education
Aiming to address the acute shortage of skilled workers in the health industry, US-based online education company Coursera has partnered with 15 top ranked universities to launch 100 new health courses.
January 15, 2019
The 10 Most Popular Online Courses of 2018, According to Coursera
Which online class is right for you? Maybe one that's already helped thousands of students get a little smarter.
December 19, 2018
ML subject most subscribed by Indians on Coursera in 2018: Report
Owing to the growing demand for emerging technology experts, Machine Learning (ML) was the most subscribed subject by Indians on Coursera in 2018, the US-based online education company said on Wednesday.
December 10, 2018
Digital Marketing Courses 2018 Global Market Key Players – Coursera, Digital Vidya, Digital Marketing Institute, Manipal Prolearn, NIIT – Analysis and Forecast to 2023
WiseGuyRerports.com Presents “Global Digital Marketing Courses Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023” New Document to its Studies Database Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
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Coursera Blogs
February 19, 2019
New Statistics with Python Specialization from the University of Michigan
Statistics with Python is a newest Specialization from the University of Michigan, and enables anyone who has taken the massively popular Python for Everybody Specialization to take the next step in their data science education. This Specialization is also recommended if you’re considering the Unive…
February 13, 2019
Coursera for Business Expands into the Middle East
The future of learning and the future of work are converging. At a time when globalization, technological advancements, and social networks are reshaping our lives, they are also causing a rate of change that is outpacing human adaptability. This is what inspired us to launch Coursera for Business i…
February 07, 2019
Expanding Career Opportunities with the Google IT Support Professional Certificate
*To celebrate the program’s first full year on Coursera, new learners can launch their career in IT support with their first month of learning free. Enroll in the Google IT Support Professional Certificate today to get started. It’s been one year since the launch of the Google IT Support Professiona…
February 07, 2019
From Interior Designer to Registered Nurse
“You can make a fresh start whenever you want. Anytime you feel that you are heading for a wall or a dead-end, all you have to do is turn and start walking.” Ex-interior designer Dimitra turned over a new leaf after returning from maternity leave. She lives in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece with her …
February 06, 2019
Coursera and HEC Paris Introduce Stackable Degree Model With New Specialization in Design Thinking
This June, HEC Paris, one of Europe’s top business schools, will celebrate its first graduates of the MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MSIE). The fully online program, launched on Coursera in September 2017, equips current and aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders with skills to develop…
February 05, 2019
Top 5 Skills a CS Grad Needs Now that They Didn’t Need 5 Years Ago
Computer-oriented jobs have grown 338 percent since 1990 according to a recent study, and the ideal computer science education has changed dramatically since then as well. But with the right skills, a computer science degree can be a passport to an incredibly exciting career on the cutting edge of i…
Coursera Company Life and Culture
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Coursera Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coursera founded?
Coursera was founded in 2012.
Who are Coursera key executives?
Coursera's key executives are Jeff Maggioncalda, Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng.
How many employees does Coursera have?
Coursera has 1,316 employees.
Who are Coursera competitors?
Competitors of Coursera include Moviola, Pluralsight and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
Where is Coursera headquarters?
Coursera headquarters is located at 381 E Evelyn Ave, Mountain View.
Where are Coursera offices?
Coursera has an office in Mountain View.
How many offices does Coursera have?
Coursera has 1 office.