Posted on August 6, 2024 by Jake Erney
UTSA faculty and staff have free access to dozens of microcredential programs with Coursera Career Academy.
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Here’s the scoop:
UTSA is offering faculty, staff, students, and alumni free access to Coursera Career Academy – a part of the Credentials for the Future initiative by the UT System.
Jake from UTSA Academic Innovation: Strategic Initiatives can tell you more about it:
Thanks, Jake! (Watch other videos from UTSA Academic Innovation on YouTube)
Need a primer on microcredentials? Here you go:
- Microcredential definition: Short, focused credentials designed to provide in-demand skills, know-how and experience.
- Coursera Career Academy gives you access to microcredentials from Google, Meta, IBM, and other industry-leading, global companies.
- UTSA has several microcredential programs across the university, including courses on Adobe Creative Suite. See the full offering at edu/microcredentials.
- Want more background on Coursera Career Academy? Check out our article on UTSA Today.
Why should UTSA faculty and staff use microcredentials?
Coursera Career Academy offers many courses that can help UTSA faculty and staff enhance their skills in their work. Whether you’re interested in career coaching, data analysis, or learning how to reach your audience on social media, Coursera Career Academy provides numerous ways for you to expand your knowledge and sharpen your skills – for your career and to support our students.
But also, have fun with it!
Explore different fields, try out new skills, and discover how these microcredentials can enhance your work and help our UTSA students be career-ready.
Get started earning your microcredential today! UTSA faculty and staff should use this login.
— Jake Erney
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