Continue Quote by Andrew Ng
“We think that many companies view Coursera as a quality, convenient, inexpensive way to continue employee development. Is there a contract with a company that might make sense? I don't have an answer to that yet.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Coursera internal discussion, 2023
Companies may view Coursera as a cost‑effective development tool, but specific contracts are unclear.
In simple terms: Coursera is seen as affordable employee training, yet contract details are unknown.
Clarify partnership terms before promoting Coursera to firms.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- HR meetings
- budget planning
- training program rollout
- partner outreach
- proposal drafting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives would make a company sign a Coursera contract?
- How can you demonstrate ROI to skeptical firms?
Lack of clear contracts can hinder adoption.