In 2012, Stanford computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller noticed something that troubled them deeply: the world's best education was locked behind ivy-covered walls, accessible only to a privileged few. They saw brilliant minds in every corner of the globe hungry to learn, grow, and transform their careers - but geography and cost stood immovably in their way. So they built Coursera with a radical premise: what if anyone, anywhere, could access world-class learning from institutions like Yale, Google, and Stanford? That spark ignited a global learning revolution that would change millions of lives.
Today, Coursera is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, serving over 162 million learners and partnering with more than 350 leading universities and companies. The platform offers everything from free courses and hands-on projects to Professional Certificates and full online degree programs. In February 2021, Coursera became a Certified B Corp, cementing its commitment not just to shareholders but to making a positive impact on society at large. With innovations like generative AI-powered coaching, role-based Skills Tracks, and tools like Course Builder, Coursera continues to break down barriers to education - proving that learning truly has the power to transform lives, communities, and the world.
