Coursera
University and industry courses, certificates and degrees online.
Best for: Structured learning with a recognised certificate at the end.
- Free plan
- Free plan available
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What to know about Coursera
University and industry courses, certificates and degrees online. This is placeholder editorial copy for the TopToolsPick directory and should be replaced with a first-hand review.
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Who Coursera suits
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Structured learning with a recognised certificate at the end.
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At a glance
- Category
- Education & Courses
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free plan available
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- coursera.org
Plans
Pricing details
Free tier
Free plan available
Pros
- Courses come from universities and established companies
- Many courses can be audited without paying
- Clear, paced structure with deadlines.
Cons
- Certificates and graded work sit behind payment
- Course quality varies between providers.
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