"Coursera and Udemy announced on Wednesday a landmark merger agreement valued at approximately $2.5 billion, bringing together two of the biggest names in online learning. Coursera will acquire Udemy in an all-stock transaction, marking a pivotal moment in online education. The companies said the merger will be finalized in the second half of next year, pending regulatory review and shareholder approval. This agreement comes at a challenging time for both Udemy and Coursera, as each faces market headwinds."
"Additionally, as the online learning market continues to expand-particularly with the adoption of AI-Sarrazin said the merger will accelerate plans to introduce AI-powered products. Coursera recently announced an integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT app ecosystem and a content partnership with Anthropic. Wednesday's announcement also comes just two days after Udemy rolled out its new "AI-powered microlearning experience," which aims to give students shorter, personalized lessons that fit their busy schedules."
Coursera will acquire Udemy in an all-stock transaction valued at roughly $2.5 billion, with closure expected in the second half of next year pending regulatory and shareholder approval. Both companies faced market headwinds despite posting revenue growth in the third quarter of 2025, as share prices declined. The combined company aims to leverage complementary strengths to deliver immediate returns and long-term growth while accelerating AI-powered product development. Recent moves include Coursera's integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT ecosystem and an Anthropic content partnership, alongside Udemy's rollout of an AI-powered microlearning experience.
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