Coursera is an online learning platform for individuals and organizations, with courses and related programs from more than 350 universities and companies. Its credentials include certificates from accredited universities and leading companies. Learners can generally preview a course's first module for free before deciding whether to continue, while Coursera Plus offers subscription access to more than 10,000 courses and related programs. Individual courses and bundled Specializations can also be purchased or subscribed to. Course formats are mixed, and content is available in 54 languages, including more than 4,000 courses in 20 languages. Coursera has Android and iOS apps and supports offline access. For organizations, Coursera for Teams is designed for groups of 2–499 users. Enterprise, intended for organizations with 500 or more, includes analytics, integrations, skills benchmarking, workforce training, single sign-on, AI proctoring and a lockdown browser for high-stakes exams, plus support from a dedicated customer success manager. The platform integrates with more than 30 LMS and LXP systems and has native LTI integrations for Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle and D2L. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Who it is for
Coursera suits individual learners seeking courses or credentials and organizations arranging learning for teams or enterprise workforces. Its mobile apps, offline access and course previews may help learners choosing how to study.
What is good
- Courses and programs from over 350 universities and companies
- First module generally available for free preview
- Android and iOS apps support offline access
- Enterprise includes single sign-on and exam controls
What to know first
- Free access generally limited to first-module previews
- Coursera for Teams designed for up to 499 people
- Certificates earned in first 14 days are revoked after annual refund
Verdict
Coursera combines individual learning options with plans and administration features for organizations. Review the preview limit and the annual-refund certificate rule before choosing a course or subscription.
Coursera plans and pricing
All plansCompared on online course platforms
- Free plan
- Yes
