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Andrew Ng announced on 2026-05-11 that Coursera and Udemy have merged into a…

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Andrew Ng announced on May 11, 2026 that Coursera and Udemy have joined as one company and named him Chairman alongside Greg Hart. He argues the combined platform will unite content, instructors, and experiences to deliver more personalized, applied, and accessible learning at scale to meet rising AI-driven demand for job-relevant skills.

Why it matters

Andrew Ng announced on 2026-05-11 that Coursera and Udemy have merged into a single company and he will serve as Chairman, working alongside Greg Hart and the combined leadership team.

Key details

  • Ng asserts the merger combines broader learning content, trusted instructors, and more engaging experiences to make learning more personalized, applied, and accessible at scale.
  • He frames the move as critical because AI is changing the nature of work and increasing demand for continuous, job-relevant skill-building worldwide.
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I'm delighted that @coursera and @udemy have come together as one company to serve learners.

Both Coursera and Udemy were founded with the belief that access to high-quality education changes lives. Over the years, both companies have advanced this goal, creating opportunities for individuals, organizations, and communities around the world.

That role is even more important now, as AI is changing the nature of work and increasing the need for continuous learning. Helping people build job-relevant skills will be critical to how we create a better world.

By combining the strengths of both ‌companies, we can better serve this need. We bring together a broader range of learning content, trusted instructors and educators, and engaging learning experiences. This creates new opportunities to make learning more personalized, more applied, and more accessible at scale.

I’m excited to serve as Chairman of the combined company, working alongside Greg Hart and the leadership team. There is a strong foundation in both organizations, and I look forward to what the teams will build together to expand access opportunity globally.

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