What Is Coursera?

Coursera has hundreds of free courses. Audit courses to preview course content for free, or upgrade to access assessments and a certificate upon completion. Financial aid and scholarships are available. Learn more about the choices you have when enrolling in programs on Coursera.‎

No, you can take Coursera courses anytime, anywhere! Most programs offered on Coursera are self-paced, which means you can watch lecture videos and complete assignments on your schedule. Deadlines are included to help structure your learning, but you can always reset them if life gets busy. Some programs, including MasterTrack® Certificates and degrees, include live sessions for synchronous learning. You’ll be able to learn more about those options on program description pages before you enroll. ‎

Yes! Coursera partners with leading universities to host fully online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, data science, public health, computer science, engineering, social science, and more. With tuition well below most on-campus degree programs, online degrees on Coursera are designed to allow students to invest in their education and increase their earning potential post-graduation. Upon graduation, you’ll earn a credential from the university you studied with and become a part of that institution’s alumni network. ‎

Coursera has learning options for every budget. You can explore Guided Projects for under $10 USD, enroll in hundreds of courses for free, or sign up for a subscription to access multiple courses at one time in a Specialization or Professional Certificate program. Learn more about learning programs, typical pricing, and average time commitments. ‎

Coursera is a publicly traded company and a certified B Corporation. Our mission is to provide universal access to world-class learning, and we partner with more than 250 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. ‎

Yes! You can enroll in multiple programs individually. If you plan to take multiple programs at one time, you can sign up for a monthly or annual Coursera Plus subscription, which gives you unlimited access to 7,000+ courses, projects, and job-ready certificate programs.‎

You have the option to audit or preview most courses on Coursera. At any time, you can upgrade to a paid experience to access assessments and earn a certificate upon completion. If you plan to take multiple courses and would like to easily switch between content to find the right fit, a Coursera Plus subscription gives you unlimited access to 7,000+ courses, projects, and job-ready certificate programs with the ability to easily move between multiple courses or switch to a different course.‎

Coursera’s Learner Help Center answers many common questions. If you’re unable to find an answer to your question, you can contact our support specialists for assistance. Be sure to first log in to your Coursera account to email one of our support specialists directly.‎