Coursera Introduces Region-aligned Pricing To Make Learning Up To 60% More Affordable In Nigeria
…New course preview experience with full course features and AI-powered support, starting at $20/month
Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform, today announced a new course preview experience and localized pricing to make world-class content and AI-powered tools more accessible and affordable for learners in Nigeria. The launch is a major step towards Coursera’s aim to help learners worldwide master the right skills to grow their careers.
Replacing the previous audit experience, the new model gives learners access to the first module of nearly every course on Coursera for free — with graded assignments, video content, and AI-powered support features like Coursera Coach, when available within the course. This deeper, more interactive preview allows learners to explore content meaningfully before committing to a full course.
Coursera’s new localized pricing in Nigeria includes:
Professional Certificates and Specializations starting at $20/month (up to 60% less expensive)
Coursera Plus (Monthly) subscription at $24 (60% less expensive)
Coursera Plus (Annual) subscription at $160 (60% less expensive)
Coursera Plus provides learners with access to more than 10,000 courses and Professional Certificates from more than 350 university and industry partners. Learners interested in an individual course can still enroll for $31 (up to 35% less expensive).
“As one of our fastest-growing and most engaged learner markets, Nigeria is at the heart of our mission,” said Greg Hart, CEO of Coursera. “The new course preview experience makes learning more engaging from day one, offering learners a richer way to explore content, while our localized pricing ensures it’s more accessible nationwide.”
Learners will also have free access to Community Impact Courses that address urgent social needs – such as mental health, refugee support, and public health. Eligible learners can continue to apply for financial aid.
This launch is part of a global rollout across more than 100 countries. Early tests show that access to the full suite of course features, including assignments and AI tools, drives stronger engagement and completion rates. With 2.9 million learners, Nigeria is Coursera’s largest market in Sub-Saharan Africa, with GenAI course enrollments surpassing 119,000 to date.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with over 183 million registered learners as of June 30, 2025. Coursera partners with over 350 leading universities and industry leaders to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. Coursera’s platform innovations enable instructors to deliver scalable, personalized, and verified learning experiences to their learners. Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.
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