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Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) is an online learning platform and Delaware public benefit corporation that regularly issues news on its growth, partnerships, product launches, executive changes, and strategic transactions. As one of the largest global online learning platforms, Coursera’s updates often center on how it connects learners, universities, industry partners, and enterprises around skills development in areas such as generative AI (GenAI), data science, technology, and business.
News about Coursera frequently covers its financial results and outlook, including quarterly earnings, segment performance across Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, and key business metrics like registered learners and paid enterprise customers. Investors can follow announcements of revenue trends, non-GAAP measures, and management commentary on the company’s operating model and growth priorities.
Coursera’s news flow also highlights AI-powered product innovation and partnerships. Recent releases describe integrations such as Coursera’s app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT, collaborations with Anthropic on Specializations focused on Claude, and the launch of Skill Tracks, a role-based, data-backed learning solution powered by Coursera’s Career Graph. These stories explain how the platform uses AI features like Coach, Role Play, Course Builder, and Skills Tracks to support scalable and personalized learning.
Corporate and strategic developments are another key theme. Coursera has announced leadership changes in finance and enterprise roles, virtual investor events, and a definitive merger agreement to combine with Udemy in an all-stock transaction, with the combined company expected to operate under the Coursera name and trade as COUR on the NYSE after closing. For investors, learners, and partners, the COUR news page provides a centralized view of how Coursera is evolving its platform, partnerships, and corporate structure.
Coursera (NYSE:COUR) has been recognized in TIME's fifth annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list for 2025, highlighting its significant impact in democratizing AI education globally. The company currently offers more than 750 Generative AI courses from leading institutions including Google, IBM, DeepLearning.AI, and prestigious universities.
The platform has witnessed strong demand for AI education, recording 12 enrollments per minute in GenAI content. Coursera has enhanced accessibility through AI-powered features, including course translations in 26 languages and voice dubbing in 6 languages, enabling learners worldwide to develop job-relevant skills in their native languages.
Coursera (NYSE: COUR) has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Technology Skills Development Platforms evaluation for Q2 2025. The company received maximum scores in eight criteria, including AI Capabilities for Skills Acquisition and Partner Ecosystem. The evaluation highlighted Coursera's strengths in providing high-quality content from over 350 leading partners including Yale, Stanford, Google, and Microsoft.
The platform was particularly praised for its rapid content adaptation, ability to create content on new AI tools within 48 hours, and powerful analytics for tracking skills development. Coursera currently serves over 6,200 institutions and continues to innovate with features like Coursera Coach, Course Builder, and AI-powered translations.
Coursera (NYSE: COUR) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with revenue reaching $179.3 million, up 6% year-over-year. The company welcomed a record 7.1 million new registered learners in Q1, bringing total registered learners to 175.3 million.
Key financial highlights include:
- Gross profit of $97.9 million (up 9% YoY)
- Net loss reduced to $7.8 million (improved 63% YoY)
- Free Cash Flow of $25.3 million (up 40% YoY)
- Adjusted EBITDA of $18.7 million with 10.4% margin
The company updated its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $720-730 million and expects Annual Adjusted EBITDA Margin improvement of 100 basis points to 7.0%. Coursera also announced a simplified business model, incorporating Degrees into the Consumer segment.
Coursera (NYSE: COUR) has scheduled the release of its first quarter 2025 financial results for Thursday, April 24, 2025, after the U.S. stock market closes. The company will distribute the results through a press release with consolidated financial information, followed by a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
A live audio-only webcast of the conference call and earnings materials will be accessible on investor.coursera.com. Interested participants can register in advance, and a replay will remain available for one year. The company also outlined its various channels for material information disclosure, including SEC filings, press releases, blog posts, public calls, webcasts, and its investor relations website.
Coursera (COUR) reported its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, achieving total revenue of $695 million for the year, up 9% from 2023. The company demonstrated improved profitability with full-year net cash from operations of $95 million and Free Cash Flow of $59 million.
Q4 2024 highlights include revenue of $179.2 million (up 6% YoY), with a net loss of $(21.6) million. Consumer revenue grew 5% to $101.7 million, Enterprise revenue increased 7% to $62.3 million, and Degrees revenue rose 14% to $15.2 million. The company reached 168 million registered learners and 1,612 Paid Enterprise Customers.
Coursera announced a leadership transition, with Greg Hart succeeding Jeff Maggioncalda as President and CEO effective February 3, 2025. For Q1 2025, the company projects revenue between $173-177 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $8-12 million.
Coursera (NYSE: COUR) announced a leadership transition, with Greg Hart appointed as President, CEO, and Board Member, effective February 3, 2025, succeeding retiring CEO Jeff Maggioncalda. Hart brings over 25 years of technology leadership experience, notably leading Alexa's development and Prime Video's global scaling at Amazon.
Under Maggioncalda's seven-year tenure, Coursera achieved significant milestones: increasing registered learners by over 100 million, growing revenue tenfold, completing its IPO, and achieving profitability. The company successfully integrated Generative AI technologies and navigated through the pandemic period.
The succession follows an extensive planning process by the Board, led by Co-Founder and Chairman Andrew Ng, who expressed confidence in Hart's ability to drive Coursera's next growth phase and advance its mission of transforming lives through learning.
Coursera (NYSE: COUR) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market close on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The announcement will be made via press release with consolidated financial information, followed by a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
A live audio-only webcast of the conference call and earnings materials will be available on investor.coursera.com. Participants can register in advance, and a replay will be accessible for one year. The company also disclosed that material information is communicated through various channels including SEC filings, press releases, blog posts, calls, webcasts, and their investor relations website.
Coursera (NYSE: COUR) announced it will host a virtual Q&A session on December 4, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET. The session will feature chairman and co-founder Andrew Ng in conversation with William Blair Equity Research Analyst Stephen Sheldon. The discussion will focus on generative AI and its impact on higher education, skills training, and Coursera's approach to content and product innovation. A live webcast and replay will be available on Coursera's investor relations website.