Coursera

About Coursera

Coursera is an online learning platform offering courses, certificates, and degrees from universities and companies. Content is organized into categories including Business, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Personal Development, Healthcare, Language Learning, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Physical Science and Engineering, and Math and Logic. Course providers include Google, IBM, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepLearning.AI, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan, and University of Illinois, among more than 350 universities and companies listed.

The platform serves individuals seeking career-focused learning, as well as separate offerings for businesses, universities, and governments. Career-oriented programs are available across fields such as Data, Business, Sales and Marketing, IT, and Software Engineering, described as requiring no prior experience to start. A subscription option provides access to a catalog described as 10,000+ courses, with a 7-day free trial mentioned. A separate offering, Coursera for Business, is aimed at organizations training teams.

Key features

• 10,000+ online courses available via subscription
• Job-ready career programs across Data, Business, Sales & Marketing, IT, and Software Engineering
• Content from 350+ universities and companies including Google, IBM, Microsoft, and Stanford
• Online degree programs
• Coursera for Business offering team training from industry experts

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