Coursera
Official
Mission Statement
Provide universal access to world-class learning.
Accessibility
Knowledge & Information
Coursera offers courses, certificates, specializations, and degrees from universities and companies through its online education platform.
Education
Headquartered in:
United States
Year founded:
2012
Public
Scale-up
501–1,000
employees
B Corp certified
Mission Themes
Accessibility
Removing barriers to access or participation.
Knowledge & Information
Providing insight, data, education, or understanding.
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The
Coursera
mission statement was last checked on
January 15, 2026