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Mission: We envision a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life by accessing the world’s best learning experience. We empower our learners to advance their careers, further their studies, improve their communities, and change the world. We believe education can unlock your potential and help you become your best self. read more
Coursera Company Culture
Coursera Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Coursera's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AEnvironment
ARetention
B+Happiness
BOutlook
BCoursera CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jeff Maggioncalda
79 /100
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Diversity at Coursera
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at Coursera have rated CEO Rating, Environment, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Coursera
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at Coursera have rated Environment, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Coursera eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
7
Coursera employees are 7% more likely to recommend Coursera as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Coursera
Working at Coursera is rated highly by 109 employees, across various culture dimensions. Coursera employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Retention categories, putting Coursera’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Coursera was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Coursera
B
Overall Company Culture at Coursera is rated B
Last updated a month ago
Top
25%
Coursera ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Coursera Employee Reviews
Out of 116 Coursera employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Coursera improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From Coursera Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Remote work is highly convenient
- What did you like most about the interview process?Before every interview, I was provided with a list of what would be discussed. It made prepping for the interviews a breeze and way less nerve wracking.
- What makes you most happy at work?My direct coworkers. Knowing that the product we’re selling can actually improve people’s li
Constructive Feedback From Coursera Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?More diversity in hiring loop
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?C-suite lacks focus and talent; executives don't care for the success of their broader teams; not focused on what customers want, too far behind the competition
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Focus and documenting our process
Coursera Company Information
Coursera Company Overview
Coursera was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Jeff Maggioncalda. Since its inception 14 years ago, Coursera has grown to 1331 employees.
Coursera Mission, Vision & Values
Coursera Mission Statement
Mission: We envision a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life by accessing the world’s best learning experience. We empower our learners to advance their careers, further their studies, improve their communities, and change the world. We believe education can unlock your potential and help you become your best self.
Coursera Vision Statement
Coursera was founded in 2012 by two Stanford computer science professors with a vision to provide anyone, anywhere with access to the world s best education.
Coursera Values
- Betterment
- Boldness
- Deep Honesty
- Solidarity
| Headquarter | 381 E Evelyn Ave Mountain View, CA 94041 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.coursera.org |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | 312-344-3239 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Social Sites |
Coursera Competitors
Coursera competitors include Udemy, CreativeLive, Udacity, and NovoEd. Coursera ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Coursera compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Coursera Employees
Coursera has 1331 employees. 109 employees at Coursera have reviewed Coursera across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 109 Coursera employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Coursera are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Coursera, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Coursera are pleased with their team. 109 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Coursera are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Coursera believe the environment at Coursera is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Coursera is extremely fast. About 47% of the employees at Coursera work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Coursera are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Coursera employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Coursera report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
84% of Coursera employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Coursera employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
81% of Coursera employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Coursera - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Coursera KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Coursera's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Coursera employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Coursera CEO & Leadership
Coursera CEO - Jeff Maggioncalda
79 /100
Coursera’s CEO Jeff Maggioncalda started in this role in 2017. Jeff’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Coursera’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Sales department, Hispanic or Latino employees, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years. However, Caucasian employees, Female employees, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Coursera’s competitors, Jeff Maggioncalda ranks right above NovoEd CEO Ed Miller. Under Maggioncalda’s leadership, Coursera employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Retention. Gender and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Coursera could stand to see real improvement.
Coursera Leadership
The Coursera Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Jeff Maggioncalda, Chief Marketing Officer Kim Caldbeck, and Vice President Business Operations Amber Tennant
Jeff Maggioncalda CEO / President
Jeff Maggioncalda serves as the CEO / President of Coursera.
Kim Caldbeck Chief Marketing Officer
Kim Caldbeck serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Coursera.
Amber Tennant Vice President Business Operations
Amber Tennant serves as the Vice President Business Operations of Coursera.
Tom Kovats Vice President, Finance
Tom Kovats serves as the Vice President, Finance of Coursera.
Richard Wong VP Engineering
Richard Wong serves as the VP Engineering of Coursera.
Coursera Salaries
How much does Coursera pay?
How much do people at Coursera get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Coursera is $138,879, or $66 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $141,947, or $68 per hour.
At Coursera, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $236,219 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $53,376 annually. Average Coursera salaries by department include: Product at $176,808, Engineering at $156,121, HR at $128,650, and Design at $146,138. Half of Coursera salaries are above $141,947.
45 employees at Coursera rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 145 ratings) while 44 employees at Coursera rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 47 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Coursera employees include job titles like Senior Developer, DevOps, Designer, and Senior Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 15 salary records from Coursera employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $83k | $83k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $112k | $112k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $136k | $136k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $183k | $183k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $274k | $274k | 100th Percentile |
$138,879*
Average Compensation
$141,947*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Coursera Salaries by City
Coursera Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Coursera
Diverse employees at Coursera score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing Coursera in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Coursera across various culture dimensions.
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Coursera Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Coursera PTO
Coursera's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Coursera's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Coursera's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Coursera Careers
Coursera Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Coursera applied for 52 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Coursera has a total of 1331 employees
52
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 98% Granted (51 out of 52)
- 0% Denied ( out of 52)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 52)
- 2% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 52)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Coursera on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 23% | |
All Industries | 13% | |
Marketing | 10% | |
IT | 7% | |
Other | 7% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Seattle | 7% | |
Los Angeles | 7% | |
Mountain View | 7% | |
Cleveland | 3% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Coursera
What is Coursera address?
Coursera location is at 381 E Evelyn Ave
Who is the CEO of Coursera?
Coursera CEO is Jeff Maggioncalda, their score by employees is 79
What is Coursera eNPS?
The eNPS for Coursera is 7
What is the salary for HR Manager in Coursera?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 134k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Coursera?
The average salaries for Sales in Coursera is 161k
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