Coursera, Inc. is an online learning platform that provides access to courses, professional certificates, guided projects, and degree programs. Its offerings cover subjects including business, technology, data science, health, and the arts, and are delivered through a combination of on-demand and structured learning formats.
The company serves individual learners, businesses, universities, and government organizations. Coursera partners with universities and other educational institutions, as well as technology companies and industry organizations, to develop and distribute educational content. Its enterprise services help employers provide workforce training, skills development, and learning programs to employees.
Coursera was founded in 2012 by Stanford University professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. The company expanded from offering university courses to providing professional credentials and online degree programs, and it serves learners and organizations in countries around the world. Coursera became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2021.
Jeff Maggioncalda has served as Coursera’s chief executive officer since 2017. Andrew Ng is associated with the company as a co-founder and chairman of its board.
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