Following its May 2026 combination with Udemy, Coursera announced a workforce reduction plan on November 9, 2026, affecting approximately 10% of its global employees. The company estimates it will incur $14 million to $17 million in expenses, primarily for severance and healthcare benefits, with substantially all charges expected as cash expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2026 and first half of 2027. This action aligns Coursera's cost structure with its post-merger integration and synergy plans. Coursera operates in the online education industry, providing access to courses from universities and companies.
