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Coursera layoffs, tracked in full.
Coursera has cut 150 jobs across 3 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Jul 6, 2026.
Total since 2020
All time
150
Most recent round
Jul 6, 2026
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Layoff rounds
Tracked
3
Industry share
Cumulative
0.7%
Complete timeline · 3 verified rounds
Every Coursera layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Jul 62026
Coursera plans layoffs after Udemy merger
Coursera Inc. announced a workforce reduction plan following its merger with Udemy, Inc. The company expects to incur between $8 million and $11 million in related costs.
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Low
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area2 ROUNDS · US150
Frequently asked
Questions about Coursera layoffs.
How many people has Coursera laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 150 job cuts across 3 layoff rounds at Coursera since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Coursera's most recent layoffs?+
Coursera's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on July 6, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Coursera's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Coursera — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by Coursera layoffs?+
Team-level data for Coursera is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Coursera layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
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