Coursera launches free course previews, localised pricing for India

Coursera has introduced free course previews and India-focused pricing to enhance accessibility. Learners can access the first module of nearly every course, including AI-powered support, while subscriptions like Coursera Plus start at Rs 2,099 per month, offering 10,000 plus courses

Hyderabad: Coursera, Inc., an online learning platform, on Tuesday announced a new course preview experience and localised pricing to make world-class content and AI-powered tools more accessible and affordable in India.

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.

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The new localised pricing in India comprises professional certificates and specialisations starting at Rs 1,699 per month, Coursera Plus (monthly) subscription at Rs 2,099 and Coursera Plus (annual) subscription at Rs 13,999, a press release said.

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 Rs 2,699, it said.