Coursera, the global online learning platform, has been named to the prestigious TIME100 Most Influential Companies list for 2025. The annual roster spotlights organizations that are transforming industries through their innovation, impact and ambition.

In 2024, Coursera welcomed 20 million new learners and expanded its course offerings into 24 additional languages, reinforcing its commitment to democratizing access to digital education. Significantly, enrollment in generative AI courses skyrocketed—from one per minute in 2023 to six per minute in 2024—resulting in a total of three million new enrollments. This surge highlights the platform’s pivotal role in preparing the global workforce for the AI-driven era.

Under CEO Greg Hart, who took the reins in February 2025, Coursera has deepened partnerships with industry leaders like Google, Microsoft and Oxford’s Saïd Business School. These alliances position the company at a key intersection of AI innovation and workforce transformation. The platform has also introduced 25 new entry-level Professional Certificates, meeting growing demand for skills-first hiring—where educational credentials are less critical than actual capabilities—with over half of U.S. job listings now omitting degree requirements.

TIME highlighted Coursera’s influence in the AI upskilling space, noting its role as a “go‑to platform for white‑collar upskilling”. The TIME100 list evaluates companies based on their measurable impact—assessing criteria such as innovation, ambition, leadership and global reach through a mosaic of factors.

Coursera’s inclusion in the list underscores its strategic importance during a pivotal moment for the global labor market. As generative AI reshapes work, the platform is playing a vital role in enabling learners worldwide to acquire the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly technological economy.