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Our Leadership Mindsets

At Coursera, our seven Leadership Mindsets define our cultural DNA. They guide how Courserians think, act, and deliver value to learners, partners, and each other every day. Leadership at Coursera isn’t defined by title or role. We believe leadership is a shared responsibility and a set of attitudes and behaviors that anyone can practice. Whether you’re an individual contributor, people manager, or executive, these mindsets empower Courserians to drive positive change and meaningful impact. They create a common language for how we show up, solve problems, and move our mission forward together.

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Drive customer value relentlessly

We deeply understand our customers and solve for their learning needs. We do not stop at good enough.

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Invent the future of learning every day

We continuously challenge the status quo and boldly reimagine how people learn and grow.

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Obsess over metrics that matter

We tenaciously measure and act on the right metrics tied directly to our customers and our business.

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Decide, move, and learn fast

Speed fuels our growth, curiosity sharpens our edge. The faster we learn and iterate, the faster we grow.

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Own it

We don't wait for permission to solve problems or seize opportunities. We proactively identify challenges, remove obstacles, and drive solutions forward.

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Simplify ruthlessly

We solve complex problems by breaking them down and separating signal from noise. Clarity drives focus, speed, and impact.

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One vision, one team

We move in sync, not in silos. We trust each other to share information proactively, debate productively, and commit fully.

Our Global Culture and Community

At Coursera, our culture is shaped by how we learn, how we build, and how we include one another—at scale, across geographies, and across disciplines.

A culture of learning that shows up in the work.

Learning is not a side activity at Coursera—it is embedded in how we operate. We expect curiosity, experimentation, and skill growth at every level of the company, and we invest in structured opportunities for employees to build new capabilities and apply them to real problems, as demonstrated by our monthly Spark AI Learning sessions and quarterly, hackathon-style Spark Build Days. These activities create a shared language of learning across roles and ensure that growth is practical, not theoretical.

Listening, measuring and improving.

We take a disciplined, long-term approach to understanding our employee experience. For more than a decade, we’ve measured engagement and gathered employee perspectives through our Employee Engagement Survey, allowing us to identify trends, respond thoughtfully, and improve how we work together. In 2025, 92% of employees participated, and our engagement results exceeded the New Tech 1000+ benchmark—an outcome we view as both a signal of strength and a responsibility to keep raising the bar.

Connecting people, not just teams.

At Coursera, we are building one global culture. This is reflected in our hiring practices, our leader and manager training programs, and our company goals and rituals. Inclusion and connection are foundational to how we work. Our employees can participate in a range of community activities, providing opportunities to connect with coworkers across spanning interests, identities, and regions. These communities complement our day-to-day work by fostering relationships that cross organizational and geographic boundaries.

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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are a core part of Coursera’s culture and how we live our mission and values. Representing 58% of our workforce, ERGs help advance inclusion, belonging, and collaboration across the company. Through intentional programming, ERGs strengthen employee engagement, cultural intelligence, and continuous learning, creating an environment where people feel valued and empowered to grow and lead. Open to all employees, ERGs help build a workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and impact.

Guided by Grow · Belong · Represent, Coursera’s ERGs are employee-led, inclusive communities that support professional growth, foster connection, and elevate diverse, global perspectives.

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Benefits

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Comprehensive Health 

Flexible medical, dental, and vision plans to support your health and your family’s needs.

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Financial Wellness & Equity

Grow your wealth with a competitive 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, and tax-advantaged HSA and FSA options.

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Flexible Time Off & Workspace Choice

Enjoy flexible paid time off, paid holidays, company-wide rest days, and the freedom to work where you’re most productive.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Access therapy, coaching, caregiving support, fertility benefits, and an annual wellbeing stipend for whole-person wellness.

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Support for Life’s Milestones

Navigate major moments with generous parental leave, employer-paid disability and life insurance, and optional supplemental coverage.

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Career Growth & Everyday Perks

Enjoy connectivity support, home office reimbursement, tuition-covered degrees, learning access for family, and donation matching.

Courserian Voices

Coursera employees share what it’s like to collaborate, innovate with AI, and grow while building meaningful learning experiences.

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