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
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!
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.