Coursera

Courses and credentials from universities and companies

Coursera is an online learning platform where individuals can study courses, multi-course Specializations, Professional Certificates and degree programs. The catalogue brings together material from universities and companies including Google, IBM, Microsoft, Stanford Online, the University of Illinois, the University of Michigan, OpenAI and DeepLearning.AI. Learners can study independently online and choose subjects ranging from artificial intelligence and data science to business, healthcare, languages, mathematics and the humanities.

Ways to study

• Individual courses: focused instruction in a single topic, with some courses available to preview or study without a paid certificate.
• Specializations: sequences of related courses organized around a broader skill area.
• Professional Certificates: career-oriented programs created with employers or educational partners, including examples in data analytics, project management, UX design and cybersecurity.
• Degrees: online degree programs offered with university partners; admission, tuition and academic requirements are set by each institution.

Popular subject areas include business, AI, data science, computer science, information technology, healthcare, language learning, social sciences, arts and humanities, physical science and engineering, and math and logic. Course pages describe the level, estimated workload, assessments, teaching partner and credential so learners can compare a program with their goals.

Choosing a course and managing cost

Some course pages offer a free preview or free learning option without a certificate, while paid enrollment unlocks graded work or a credential. Coursera Plus is presented as a subscription covering thousands of courses and programs, with a seven-day trial offer. Prices, eligible courses, cancellation timing and trial conversion terms depend on the current plan and location; check the checkout details before starting a subscription.

Universities, companies and public-sector organizations can also explore separate Coursera for Campus, Business and Government offerings. A certificate’s value depends on the issuing partner, the course content and the learner’s field; verify recognition or transfer credit directly with an employer or institution rather than assuming every course is accredited. Coursera maintains learner help, privacy, press and partnership channels, plus social accounts on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.