Coursera Inc. (C2OU34)

Overview

Coursera, Inc. is a prominent provider of online educational content with a global presence, operating in regions such as the United States, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 2011, the company initially named Dkandu, Inc., rebranded to Coursera, Inc. in April 2012. With its headquarters in Mountain View, California, Coursera has tailored its operations around three primary segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, catering to a diverse set of users including individuals, businesses, campuses, and government bodies. The platform's mission is to make high-quality education accessible to anyone, anywhere, by partnering with top universities and organizations to offer online courses, specializations, and degrees.

Products and Services

• Guided Projects:

Designed for learners to gain hands-on experience in a particular field or skill, Coursera's Guided Projects offer brief, interactive instructional sessions. These projects are facilitated by experts and allow users to learn a specific skill or software tool in a practical, application-first approach.

• Courses:

Coursera offers an extensive range of individual courses that cover a broad spectrum of topics, from business and technology to arts and humanities. These courses are designed and delivered by faculty from renowned universities and are suited for learners looking to explore a new domain or expand their knowledge in a specific field.

• Specializations:

A specialization is a series of related courses designed to help learners deepen their expertise in a particular subject or skill. Completing a specialization enables learners to showcase their proficiency in a specific area, making it valuable for career advancement or academic applications.

• Degrees:

Coursera partners with leading universities around the world to offer fully online degrees in various disciplines. These degrees provide a flexible, lower-cost alternative to traditional campus-based programs, making higher education more accessible to a global audience. Through Coursera, learners can pursue bachelor's and master's degrees in fields such as business, computer science, public health, and more.

• Certificates:
• Entry-Level Professional: These certificates are tailored for individuals looking to start a new career. They focus on foundational skills required in high-demand jobs, facilitating a transition into the workforce for beginners.
• Non-Entry Level Professional: For professionals seeking advanced skills to accelerate their careers, these certificates offer specialized training and education designed to meet the needs of those with some experience in their field.
• University: These certificates, issued in partnership with universities, offer a credential for those looking to gain academic qualifications without committing to a full degree program.
• MasterTrack: A subset of Coursera's degree offerings, MasterTrack certificates provide part of a master's degree program online. They allow learners to start with a certificate program and potentially transition into a full degree based on performance and application.