Our Leaders
Our Story
Coursera was founded by Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng in 2012 with a vision of providing life-transforming learning experiences to learners around the world. Today, Coursera is a global platform for online learning and career development that offers anyone, anywhere, access to online courses and degrees from leading universities and companies. Coursera received B Corp certification in February 2021, which means that we have a legal duty not only to our shareholders, but to also make a positive impact on society more broadly, as we continue our efforts to reduce barriers to world-class education for all.
We're a team unified by a set of values
Learners first - Champion the needs, potential, and progress of learners everywhere. Play for Team Coursera - Excel as an individual and win as a team. Maximize impact -Increase leverage by focusing on things that produce bigger results with less effort. Learn, change, and grow - Move fast, take risks, innovate, and learn quickly. Invite and offer feedback with respect, courage, and candor. Love without limits - Celebrate the diversity and dignity of every one of our employees, learners, customers, and partners.
Do meaningful work with global impact
Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on learners around the world. As a Public Benefit Corporation and certified B Corp, we are committed to providing global access to flexible and affordable high-quality education that supports personal development, career advancement, and economic opportunity. Our platform has reached more than 160+ million learners from over 230 countries.
Coursera Receives B Corp Certification