Microcredential programs are focused learning experiences offer a flexible way to gain in-demand skills—awarded through certificates or badges recognized by employers and academic institutions. Whether you're advancing within your field or exploring new areas, microcredentials are a smart way to grow your knowledge alongside or beyond your degree.
Microcredentials build skills and experience – fast!
Enhance Your Degree
Coursera Career Academy at TXST
Texas State now offers free access to 80+ career-focused certificates through Coursera. Gain in-demand skills from top companies like Google and IBM to boost your resume and career.
Alumni Login - Coming Soon
Coursera Career Academy coming for TXST alumni Fall 2025.
How Coursera Career Academy Works
For TXST Staff, Faculty, or Students
- Select either Student or Faculty/Staff login from the boxes above.
- Click “Join” from the maroon banner.
- Select “Sign Up” next to “New to Coursera?”
- Create an account under your TXST email, skipping over any ‘free trial’ prompts.
- Follow the steps to verify your email.
- Return back to either the original Student access link or Faculty/Staff access link and you're in!
Note: To know if you are in the TXST Coursera Career Academy area, with access to 80+ program, you will see a maroon bar and TXST logo on the page.
For Alumni
TXST Alumni access will be shared in Phase 2 during Fall 2025. Make sure your information is up to date with the Alumni Association to receive email updates on Coursera Career Academy.
Alkek One Micro-Credentialing Program
Learn foundational digital concepts and skills via the technologies available in Alkek One, all while curating a portfolio of work for prospective employers. Alkek One's microcredentials program are non-credit programs TXST students can register.
Programs include intro to podcasting, 3D bootcamps, virtual production, video or audio editing and much more!
