Coursera

Coursera helps people learn new skills and earn degrees online. It connects students with top universities and major companies. The platform makes high-quality education affordable for everyone.

Skills for Every Learner

• Consumer Segment: Online courses and degrees sold directly to individuals; generated $129.5 million in revenue during Q1 2026.
• Enterprise Segment: Upskilling programs for businesses, governments, and campus students; contributed $66.2 million in revenue in Q1 2026.
• Professional Certificates: Job-ready credentials developed with industry partners like Google and IBM to prepare learners for specific roles.
• Degree Programs: Fully online bachelor’s and master’s degrees delivered through partnerships with accredited global universities.

Big Moves and Mergers

• In December 2025, Coursera entered a merger agreement to combine with Udemy, Inc. in an all-stock transaction.
• The company announced a plan in October 2024 to reduce its global workforce by 9% to improve profitability.
• Management changed content creator compensation in 2025 to pay partners based on learner engagement instead of enrollment rates.
• Coursera launched artificial intelligence tools like Coach and Course Builder to personalize tutoring and help creators build content faster.

What Makes Coursera Different?

Coursera uses its global platform to link over 375 university and industry partners with more than 200 million learners. This ecosystem allows the company to turn interest in free courses into a pipeline for its paid degree and certificate offerings.

Checking the Books

• Total revenue reached $195.7 million in Q1 2026, up 9.1% from the $179.3 million reported a year earlier.
• Net loss deepened to $20.5 million in Q1 2026, a 162.8% worsening compared to the $7.8 million loss in Q1 2025.
• The total number of Registered Learners grew to 205 million by March 31, 2026, a 17% increase year-over-year.
• Free cash flow fell to $3 million in Q1 2026, down from $25.3 million in the prior-year period.
• Paid Enterprise Customers increased to 1,729 by the end of March 2026, representing 5% growth from the previous year.

The Road Ahead

Coursera has moved beyond simple video courses to become a central platform for accredited degrees and professional credentials. Its expansion into artificial intelligence and institutional training helps it scale educational services for a global workforce.