Coursera could be a great workplace, but …. - Sales Development Representative (SDR) Coursera Employee Review

3.0
Apr 28, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Core product is great and an essential tool for many to make progress in their careers Free Coursera access (but no time to make use of it) Permanent WFH policy Diverse team

Cons

Long working hours expected on a regular basis and work is not fun. Toxic culture in some departments and very hierarchical department structure Junior employees are not being taken serious by seniors although their work is crucial for the company’s success Unsubstantial, overly ambitious targets and constantly changing process and territory rules No clear value prop for some business lines - product seen as too expensive Too many internal meetings blocking off your late afternoon / early evening - leaving you with no other option but rescheduling or cancelling your personal plans The perks and pay are decent, however would not recommend if your overall health and personal life is somehow important to you.

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5.0
May 23, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
May 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The people were pretty nice and there was a work-life balance.

Cons

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