Will AI Help Revive the ‘Stale’ OPM Market?
Kathryn Palmer
June 1, 2026
Online program management companies—many now in the hands of private equity firms—are attempting to rebound after years of reputational damage and financial troubles.
Like most sectors, online program management companies are finding their footing in the wake of artificial intelligence’s shake-up of work and learning.
Over the past few years, OPMs—including Coursera, iDesign and 2U—have adopted AI-powered features designed to enhance support for instructors and students through coaching, content creation, tutoring and curriculum mapping. According to an April analysis, 70 percent of OPMs are now deploying AI for such purposes.
