| Cover | Jan. 24, 2025 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 24, 2025 |
| Entity File Number | 001-40275 |
| Entity Registrant Name | COURSERA, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001651562 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-3560292 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2440 West El Camino Real, Suite 500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Mountain View |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94040 |
| City Area Code | 650 |
| Local Phone Number | 963-9884 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | COUR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
