Some companies are exploring entirely new markets: from hardware sales to TikTok e-commerce.

In 2025, Harvard CS50 offers 10 free certificate courses on topics such as computer science, Python, and AI.

In Q4 2025, Duolingo announced it would let go of $50M in bookings to reach 100 million daily active users (DAUs) by 2028; a strategy Class Central covered in detail last month.  2026 is its “investment year,” and Q1 was the first quarter of execution. So far, the plan seems to be working. The Expected Results: Low Bookings, High DAUs Duolingo is running multiple tests to improve the free experience: spoken tokens for speaking practice, Speaking Adventures for real-world conversations, and fla

According to Coursera CFO, the new terms represent a significant “shift”. Let’s dig into the numbers.

In today’s data-driven world, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play a crucial role in analyzing and interpreting spatial information. GIS is a powerful tool that allows professionals in various fields (environmental science, urban planning, and business) to visualize, interpret, and make informed decisions based on geographical data. Whether you’re a geographer, urban planner, environmental scientist, or someone interested in leveraging spatial data, acquiring proficiency in GIS can open n

When Class Central covered the Coursera-Udemy merger completion, Hugo Sarrazin’s role was unclear. Not anymore. He’s joining Avalara, a tax and compliance company, as CEO. Here’s the thing. Neither an SEC filing nor a public post announced the departure of the 14-month CEO, which led Udemy to its first profitable year and the $2.5 billion all-stock merger. The Quiet Exit The Coursera-Udemy merger was completed on May 11, 2026. Coursera even released a completion 8-K once it was done. Sarrazin,