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Coursera, Inc. (COUR) is an online learning platform that provides educational content and services to a global audience. The company offers access to a wide range of courses, certifications, and degree programs through partnerships with universities and institutions. Its business model focuses on delivering education via subscriptions and service fees, catering to individuals, enterprises, and academic institutions.
- Consumer - Offers individual learners access to video lectures for free, with the option to pay for course certificates upon completion. Includes subscriptions for multi-course offerings.
- Enterprise - Provides institutions with access to Coursera's catalog of learning products through annual seat license subscriptions or enterprise license agreements.
- Degrees - Partners with universities to develop and deliver online bachelor's and master's degree programs, earning a percentage fee based on student tuition.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gregory M. Hart ExecutiveBoard | President and Chief Executive Officer | Board Member at Bose Corporation | Gregory M. Hart has been the CEO of Coursera, Inc. since February 3, 2025 and also serves as a Class III Director. He previously held leadership roles at Compass, Inc. and spent 23 years at Amazon, where he contributed to major product initiatives. | View Report → |
Alan B. Cardenas Executive | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary | Alan B. Cardenas has been serving as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Coursera since May 2023. Previously, he served as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary from September 2021 to May 2023. | ||
Kenneth R. Hahn Executive | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer | Kenneth R. Hahn serves as the Senior Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer at Coursera since May 2020, overseeing the company’s financial operations. He has held key financial leadership roles at other companies including CollectiveHealth, QuinStreet, Borland Software, and Extensity. | ||
Marcelo C. Modica Executive | Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer | Marcelo C. Modica is the Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Coursera since August 19, 2024, and he has held leadership roles at OneTrust, Robinhood Markets, and Mercer. | ||
Amanda M. Clark Board | Member of Board of Directors | CEO of WellBiz Brands Inc. | Amanda M. Clark has served as a Board Member at Coursera since November 2020 and contributes as an independent director on the Audit, Human Resources and Compensation, and LDEIC committees. She brings extensive experience in business, marketing, and leadership from previous roles at Procter and Gamble, Taco Bell, and Papa John’s, and she is currently CEO of WellBiz Brands Inc.. | |
Andrew Y. Ng Board | Chairman of the Board | Andrew Y. Ng is a co-founder of Coursera and has served as the Chairman of the Board since October 2011, while also acting as a consultant since June 2014. He is widely recognized for his influential work in online education and AI. | ||
Carmen Chang Board | Member of the Board of Directors | Moqi Inc.; Blue Ocean Technologies Inc.; Cista System Corp.; Workera Corp.; Transfix, Inc.; Blue Cheetah Analog Design, Inc.; Gravel Inc.; Woebot Labs, Inc.; Kira Learning, Inc. | Carmen Chang has served as an independent director at Coursera since October 2021 and chairs the Human Resources and Compensation Committee while also serving on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. | |
Christopher D. McCarthy Board | Member of the Board of Directors | Co-Chief Executive Officer at Paramount Global; President and CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks | Christopher D. McCarthy has been serving as a Board member of Coursera, Inc. since January 4, 2023 as a Class II director. | |
Sabrina L. Simmons Board | Board Director and Audit Committee Chair | Chief Financial Officer of Petco Health and Wellness Company (since February 2025); Director at Columbia Sportswear Company (since October 2018); Director at Moloco (since September 2022) | Sabrina L. Simmons has been serving as a board director at COUR since February 2020 and as Audit Committee Chair since May 2021, adding to her extensive finance leadership experience from roles such as CFO of Petco Health and Wellness Company and executive roles at The Gap, Inc. | |
Scott D. Sandell Board | Lead Independent Director | Executive Chairman at New Enterprise Associates, Inc.; Chief Investment Officer at New Enterprise Associates, Inc.; Lead Independent Director at Cloudflare, Inc. | Scott D. Sandell has served as the Lead Independent Director at COUR since December 2011. He is a seasoned venture capital leader who also holds roles as Executive Chairman and Chief Investment Officer at New Enterprise Associates, Inc. since April 2024 and April 2023 respectively, and serves as Lead Independent Director at Cloudflare, Inc.. | |
Susan W. Muigai Board | Member of the Board of Directors | Chief People Officer at Mastercard Incorporated; Board Member at Breakfast Club of Canada | Susan W. Muigai has served as an independent director at Coursera since August 2023. With a distinguished background in human resources, she previously held executive roles such as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at TransUnion and senior positions at Walmart. | |
Theodore R. Mitchell Board | Member of the Board of Directors | President of the American Council on Education (since September 2017); Board member at TIAA; Board member at Occidental College; Board member at Khan Academy; Board member at Education Quality Outcomes Standards Board; Board member at Jack Kent Cooke Foundation; Board member at Credential Engine | Theodore R. Mitchell has served as a member of the Board of Directors at Coursera since May 2020, where he also chairs the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and sits on the Audit Committee. He has an extensive background in education and public policy, currently serving as President of the American Council on Education since September 2017 and holding several board positions at organizations such as TIAA, Occidental College, and Khan Academy. | |
Michele M. Meyers | Vice President, Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer | Michele M. Meyers is the Vice President, Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer at Coursera since March 2022, responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations as its Principal Accounting Officer. She is not a member of the board nor the CEO, and she remains focused on accounting functions at Coursera. |
- Given the implied slowdown in adjusted EBITDA margins in Q2 despite the full-year target improvements, can you detail the specific operational or cost-management actions that will allow you to reverse the tapering margins in the back half of fiscal '25?
- With the recent decision to collapse the degrees segment into the broader consumer category amid expectations of its decline, how will this change impact the transparency of segment financial performance and the key metrics your CODM uses?
- Considering the significant investments in product innovation and content engine enhancements, what is the expected timeline for these initiatives to generate measurable top-line growth, and how are you managing the risk of a delayed payback?
- In an environment marked by uncertainty in enterprise spending and slower growth, what targeted actions are you taking to improve retention and conversion among your enterprise customers, and how will these actions mitigate potential revenue pressures?
- As you expand your global reach with AI-driven content and multi-language support, how do you plan to balance the increased operational complexities and costs with maintaining the strong gross margins achieved in Q1?
Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.
| Company | Description |
|---|---|
2U, Inc. | The company operates in the global adult online learning ecosystem, including through its subsidiary edX Inc., and is part of a highly fragmented and rapidly evolving industry where alternative modes of learning are accelerating. |
Alison (Capernaum Limited) | This competitor is part of the global adult online learning ecosystem, which includes various participants introducing competitive products and enhancements. |
DataCamp, Inc. | A participant in the global adult online learning ecosystem, contributing to the competitive landscape with new and improved delivery of online education. |
Degreed, Inc. | This company is part of the fragmented global adult online learning ecosystem, offering competitive products and services. |
Eruditus Learning Solutions Pte. Ltd. | A competitor in the global adult online learning ecosystem, contributing to the industry's rapid evolution. |
Global University Systems (FutureLearn) | Operates the platform FutureLearn and is part of the competitive global adult online learning ecosystem. |
Go1 Pty Limited | A participant in the global adult online learning ecosystem, offering competitive products and services. |
Through its YouTube services, this company is part of the global adult online learning ecosystem, contributing to the competitive landscape. | |
Great Learning PTE Ltd. | This company is part of the fragmented and competitive global adult online learning ecosystem. |
Khan Academy, Inc. | A participant in the global adult online learning ecosystem, contributing to the industry's rapid evolution. |
LinkedIn Corporation (LinkedIn Learning services) | Through its LinkedIn Learning services, this company is part of the competitive global adult online learning ecosystem. |
MasterClass | A competitor in the global adult online learning ecosystem, offering competitive products and services. |
Noodle Partners, Inc. | This company is part of the fragmented global adult online learning ecosystem, contributing to the competitive landscape. |
OpenSesame Inc. | A participant in the global adult online learning ecosystem, offering competitive products and services. |
Pluralsight, Inc. | This company is part of the fragmented and competitive global adult online learning ecosystem. |
Risepoint (formerly Academic Partnerships) | A competitor in the global adult online learning ecosystem, contributing to the industry's rapid evolution. |
Simplilearn | This company is part of the fragmented global adult online learning ecosystem, offering competitive products and services. |
Skillshare, Inc. | A participant in the global adult online learning ecosystem, contributing to the competitive landscape. |
This company is part of the fragmented and competitive global adult online learning ecosystem. | |
Udacity, Inc. | A competitor in the global adult online learning ecosystem, offering competitive products and services. |
Udemy, Inc. | This company is part of the fragmented global adult online learning ecosystem, contributing to the competitive landscape. |
upGrad Education Private Limited | A participant in the global adult online learning ecosystem, contributing to the industry's rapid evolution. |
The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. | This company is part of the fragmented and competitive global adult online learning ecosystem. |
Internal online degree platforms developed in-house by universities | Universities developing their own online degree platforms in-house are part of the competitive landscape in the global adult online learning ecosystem. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for COUR.
- Q1 2025 Results: Revenue of $179 million (up 6% YoY), free cash flow exceeded $25 million (up 40% YoY), and record 7 million+ new learner registrations
- Full-Year Guidance & Strategic Focus: Revised revenue guidance of $720–730 million with a target adjusted EBITDA margin improvement to 7%, alongside initiatives in product innovation, accelerated content expansion, and streamlined reporting
- Financial Efficiency: Reported a net loss of $(7.8) million with improved operating efficiency, narrowing the net loss margin to 4.4%
- Financial Strength: Achieved a 56% gross margin and maintained a robust balance sheet with $748 million in cash and no debt
- Former CEO Jeffrey Maggioncalda retired effective February 3, 2025, with a separation agreement that includes a lump sum severance payment (12 months base salary, full target bonus for fiscal 2025, and the fiscal 2024 bonus) and accrued compensation, alongside an advisory role through August 15, 2025.
- The agreement also covers payment of accrued salary, unused paid time off, and reimbursement for COBRA premiums to extend health coverage.
- A retention agreement with CFO Kenneth Hahn was executed to ensure leadership continuity, providing enhanced severance benefits if his employment ends without cause or under qualifying conditions, with further advisory opportunities outlined.
- Leadership Transition: CEO Jeff Maggioncalda retires and Greg Hart is appointed as President, CEO, and Board Member effective February 3, 2025 .
- Q4 2024 Results: Delivered total revenue of $179M (up 6% YoY) with non-GAAP net income of $13.3M, GAAP net loss of $(21.6)M, 54% gross margin, and adjusted EBITDA of $9.5M with $7.4M in free cash flow .
- FY 2024 Highlights: Achieved nearly $695M in revenue, over $59M in free cash flow, and an expanded adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.0% .
- Q1 2025 Guidance: Projects revenue between $173M and $177M and adjusted EBITDA between $8M and $12M .
- Segment Performance: Reported strong growth with Consumer revenue at $101.7M (up 5%), Enterprise at $62.3M (up 7%), and Degree revenue at $15.2M (up 14%) .
- Strategic Initiatives: Expanded content partnerships, launched over 450 Gen AI courses, and introduced Coursera Coach dialogues .