Coursera and Udemy merge in $2.5B AI skills platform deal

Coursera and Udemy announced on December 17, 2025 that they have entered a definitive all‑stock merger agreement valuing the combined company at about $2.5 billion. Reuters reported the transaction at 5:55 PM UTC, with closure expected in the second half of 2026 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, and a focus on AI, data and software upskilling for enterprises and workers worldwide.