Microcredentials build skills and experience – fast!
Expand your skillset swiftly with UTSA microcredentials. These streamlined educational experiences offer a quick path to acquiring new competencies recognized by a certificate or badge that carries weight in the job market and academia. Microcredentials are an ideal way to deepen your knowledge and refine your expertise alongside or beyond your degree.
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Explore opportunities to earn microcredentials at UTSA
Coursera Career Academy
As a member of the UTSA community, you have free access to Coursera Career Academy—a powerful platform where you can explore career-focused courses and earn professional certificates on your own schedule. Whether you're interested in becoming a Cybersecurity Professional, Data Analyst, UX Designer, or something else entirely, there's a path for you.
The value of Microcredentials
76%
of employers are more likely to hire a student with a professional certificate, on average
88%
of students believe a professional certificate will help them stand out with employers
75%
of certificate completers reported career improvements
92%
of employers believe professional certificates strengthen a candidate’s job application
Adobe Creative Skills
As a UTSA student, you have exclusive access to the Adobe Creative Skills Series—an engaging collection of self-paced courses designed to help you thrive in today’s digital world. Whether you're looking to tell compelling stories, explore AI-driven content creation, or elevate your professional communication, these courses will give you the tools to stand out.
Build skills in the most in-demand industries
Use the Career Academy to earn industry certifications that develop skills that prepare you to excel in good digital jobs across
Cutting-edge skills
Learn cutting-edge skills to prepare for the most in-demand jobs --no prior experience required.
Pro certificates
Earn professional certificates from the world's leading companies including Google, Meta, IBM and more.
Guided projects
Access hands-on learning with guided projects to master skills and stand out to employers.
Career exploration
Explore the right career path while learning flexibly at your own pace across web and mobile.
Faculty: Want to integrate a credential into your curriculum?
Academic Innovation is ready to help UTSA faculty who want to connect a Career Academy credential to their current curricula. Book a consultation to get started!
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Instructor Incentives
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