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Hello, I'm Coursera!

I'm a special place where you can learn all sorts of amazing things online!

Fun Courses
Great Teachers
Learn Anywhere
Earn Certificates

What is Coursera?

Coursera is like an online school with thousands of cool classes! But instead of going to a building, you can learn from your computer, tablet, or even phone.

The best part? You can learn about almost anything - from space and dinosaurs to making art or building robots!

Top universities from around the world teach on Coursera!

How Coursera Works in 3 Easy Steps

1

Find a Course You Love

Browse through thousands of courses about science, art, music, technology, and more until you find something that excites you!

2

Learn at Your Own Pace

Watch videos, do fun activities, and take quizzes whenever you want - in your room, on the bus, or even on vacation!

3

Earn Certificates

When you finish a course, you get a special certificate to show everyone what you've learned!

What Can You Learn on Coursera?

Science & Nature

Learn about planets, animals, chemicals, and why things work the way they do!

Dinosaurs Space Weather

Art & Creativity

Discover how to draw, paint, make music, write stories, and express your creativity!

Drawing Music Crafts

Coding & Tech

Learn how to create games, build websites, and make computers do amazing things!

Games Robots Apps

World & Cultures

Explore different countries, languages, traditions, and people from around the world!

Languages Food Festivals

Health & Sports

Find out how to stay healthy, play sports, and learn cool new physical skills!

Yoga Nutrition Dance

Thinking Skills

Improve your problem-solving, puzzles, logic, and creative thinking abilities!

Puzzles Math Strategy

How Do You Use Coursera?

  1. 1

    Create an Account

    Go to Coursera.org and sign up for a free account. You'll need a parent's help to do this part!

  2. 2

    Explore Courses

    Use the search bar to find topics you're interested in. You can filter to find free courses too!

  3. 3

    Enroll in a Course

    When you find something cool, click "Enroll" to add it to your list of courses. It's that easy!

  4. 4

    Start Learning!

    Watch the video lessons, complete the activities, and track your progress as you learn new things!

Example Learning Path: Space Explorer

1

Introduction to Planets

Learn about the planets in our solar system and their amazing features.

4 hours total 4.8 rating
2

Stars and Galaxies

Discover how stars form, why they shine, and the huge galaxies they live in.

5 hours total 4.9 rating
3

Astronomy Fun Projects

Make your own model solar system and learn how to stargaze like a pro!

6 hours total 4.7 rating

Earn Your Space Explorer Certificate!

Complete all 3 courses and get a special certificate to show your space knowledge!

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