Coursera, Inc.
Coursera Inc. () is an American online learning platform, originally known for offering massive open online courses (MOOCs). It was founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications and degrees in a variety of subjects.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- educational technology [1]
- Company / filing name
- Coursera, Inc. [2]
- Headquarters location
- Mountain View [1]
- Founded
- 2012 [1]
- Legal form
- Delaware corporation [1]
- Leadership in background record
- Jeff Maggioncalda [1]
- Founders
- Andrew Y. Ng; Daphne Koller [1]
- Official website
- www.coursera.org ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US22266M1045 [1]
- CIK
- 1651562 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- COUR (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
Coursera Inc. () is an American online learning platform, originally known for offering massive open online courses (MOOCs). It was founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications and degrees in a variety of subjects. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Coursera. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Jeff Maggioncalda in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [1]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: COUR (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was Coursera, Inc. founded?
Founded: 2012. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of Coursera, Inc.?
Headquarters location: Mountain View. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for Coursera, Inc.?
Business sectors: educational technology. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Coursera (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.