Coursera
University and company-backed courses, certificates and degrees you can follow from your phone
by Coursera, Inc. · listed Nov 5, 2026
Quick verdict
A solid pick if you are already taking or planning a Coursera course, especially for offline and audio learning. Just budget for fees if you want certificates or graded work.
Best for People who want structured, university or company-backed courses they can follow on the go
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 5, 2026. How we review
Coursera review
Coursera is the mobile companion to the online learning platform, which runs courses, Professional Certificates, Specializations and full degree programs built with universities and companies. The catalogue runs to thousands of courses across computer science, data science, business and more. It suits people trying to pick up job skills, change careers or work toward a credential without sitting in a classroom.
Day to day, the app is mainly for keeping up with a course already in progress. You can watch lectures, take quizzes and pick up where you left off on a laptop, since progress syncs across devices. Videos can be downloaded for offline viewing, some courses offer audio-only playback for commutes, and subtitles cover a range of languages. Heavier work like coding assignments or long projects is usually easier on a computer.
Why we picked it: Courses come from recognised universities and companies, and the app makes it practical to fit lectures into short gaps in your day.
Watch out for: Many courses can be browsed or audited for free, but certificates, graded work and degrees generally cost money, either per program or through a subscription.
What we like
- Large catalogue built with universities and companies
- Downloadable videos for offline viewing
- Audio-only mode on supported courses
- Progress syncs between phone and desktop
- Subtitles in many languages
What could be better
- Certificates and graded assignments usually require payment
- Hands-on projects and coding work are awkward on a phone
- Course quality and depth vary between providers
Questions about Coursera
Is Coursera free?
The app is free to download and many courses can be explored or audited at no cost. Certificates, graded assignments and degree programs typically require payment or a Coursera Plus subscription.
Can I learn offline?
Yes. You can download course videos in the app and watch them without a connection, then sync your progress later.
Which platforms does it run on?
The app is on iPhone and iPad, and Coursera also offers an Android app. You can continue the same courses in a web browser on a computer.
Are Coursera certificates worth anything?
They are issued with partner universities and companies, and some are designed around specific job roles. How much weight they carry depends on the employer and field.
What are the alternatives?
edX offers a similar university-backed model, while Udemy and LinkedIn Learning focus more on individual instructor or professional skills courses.
From the developer: how Coursera describes itself
Start, switch, or advance your career with more than 8,000 courses, hands-on projects, certificate programs, and degrees. Coursera partners with world-class companies and universities, so that you can learn with experts and build the most job-relevant, in-demand skills.
WITH COURSERA YOU CAN: • Learn job-relevant skills and industry-standard tools through hands-on projects • Build knowledge for your career across a wide range of industry-tailored courses • Get job-ready for an in-demand role through Professional Certificates • Master a skill in a specific industry field with Specializations • Advance your career with a bachelor’s or master’s degree
SO THAT YOU’LL BE ABLE TO: • Grow your career with confidence • Develop skills and credentials to stand out • Enjoy flexibility and control over your career
WITH THE COURSERA APP YOU GET: • Flexible schedules and on-demand courses • Downloadable videos for offline viewing • Audio-only supported courses, so you can learn when and where you want • Mobile-friendly courses, so you can learn effectively on any device • Saved coursework, quizzes and projects across your desktop and mobile devices • Video subtitles for a variety of languages, including: Arabic, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Spanish
POPULAR COURSES: • Computer Science: Programming, Mobile and Web Development, Python • Data Science: Machine Learning, Probability and Statistics, Data Analysis • Business: Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, E-commerce, UX, Design • Information Technology: Cloud Computing, Support and Operations, Data Management, Security
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS: • Front end developer, back-end developer, DevOps engineer • Data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, data warehouse developer • Project manager, UX designer, digital marketer, social media marketer, marketing analyst • IT support specialist, application developer, Cybersecurity analyst • Sales development representative, sales operations specialist bookkeeper, sales representative
DEGREE CATEGORIES: • MBA and Business Degrees, Management Degrees • Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, and Data Analytics • Social Science, Public Health
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