Coursera is cutting about 10% of its global workforce as it continues integrating Udemy, whose combination with Coursera was completed in May. The company says the reductions are intended to align its costs, operating model and staffing with its business priorities.
- Estimated cost: Coursera expects to incur $14 million to $17 million in expenses, mainly for severance and healthcare benefits for affected employees.
- Timing: The company expects substantially all of the costs to be paid in cash during the fourth quarter of 2026 and the first half of 2027. Some job eliminations may take longer where local laws require consultation.
- Estimate uncertainty: The total cost and timing depend in part on local requirements and could differ materially from current estimates. Stock-based compensation costs related to the plan are expected to be immaterial.
- Broader integration work: The estimate covers this workforce reduction plan only. Coursera is also pursuing other efficiency and synergy initiatives tied to the Udemy combination, which may bring additional costs and benefits.
The announced cuts are one part of Coursera’s post-merger effort to reshape its cost structure and operations. The company has not quantified the savings from this plan or the potential financial impact of its other integration initiatives.