Coursera begins job cuts after acquiring Udemy, expects up to $11 million in charges

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    "title": "Coursera begins job cuts after acquiring Udemy, expects up to $11 million in charges - People Matters Media",
    "excerpt": "Coursera has begun cutting jobs as part of its post-acquisition integration of Udemy , with the online learning platform expecting to incur between $8 million and $11 million in restructuring charges, primarily related to severance payments and employee benefits. According to Reuters , the company did not disclose how many employees would be affected. The workforce reduction follows the completion of Coursera's acquisition of Udemy on May 11 , a deal aimed at creating a larger online learning business with a more efficient operating model. The layoffs form part of Coursera's efforts to integrate Udemy into its operations after completing the acquisition. The company said the combined business is restructuring its workforce to optimise its cost structure and operating model. Most of the expected restructuring expenses will be recognised during the third and fourth quarters of the year and are anticipated to be cash expenditures. Coursera also said workforce reductions could continue beyond 2026 in certain markets where local labour laws and employee consultation requirements extend the timeline for position eliminations. Coursera has not revealed how many roles will be eliminated. According to Reuters , the company did not immediately respond to requests for additional details on the number of employees impacted by the restructuring. At the end of 2025 , the two companies...",
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