Coursera and Udemy Announce $2.5 Billion Merger Agreement
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Coursera and Udemy have agreed to merge in a $2.5 billion deal. The merger aims to strengthen their position in the growing online learning market.
Online learning platforms Coursera and Udemy revealed on Wednesday that they have entered into a merger agreement. The deal, valued at approximately $2.5 billion, combines two major players in the online education space.
Under the agreement, Coursera will acquire Udemy through an all-stock transaction. The companies anticipate the merger will be complete in the latter half of next year, pending regulatory approvals and shareholder consent.
The announcement comes as both Udemy and Coursera navigate challenging market conditions. While both companies reported revenue increases in the third quarter of 2025, their stock prices have fallen, signaling investor concerns.
The combined entity hopes to reassure investors by leveraging the strengths of both platforms to generate immediate returns and ensure long-term growth.
Udemy CEO Hugo Sarrazin stated that the merger with Coursera will create significant benefits for learners, enterprise customers, and instructors. He also noted that shareholders would benefit from the combined company's upside potential.
Sarrazin added that the merger would accelerate the introduction of AI-powered products, especially as the online learning market expands and AI adoption increases.
Coursera recently announced an integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT app ecosystem, along with a content partnership with Anthropic. Udemy launched its new AI-powered microlearning experience just two days before the merger announcement, offering students personalized, shorter lessons.
The companies also believe the merger will better position them to address the evolving workplace, where AI literacy is becoming increasingly important. With job postings requiring AI skills on the rise, a recent survey indicated that one in three hiring managers would not consider candidates lacking these skills.
Coursera CEO Greg Hart commented that the merger comes at a crucial time, with AI rapidly changing the skills needed for every job across all industries. He stated that organizations and individuals require a platform that can adapt to the new and emerging skills learners need to master.
