The Coursera Career Academy offers industry-recognized Career Certificates at no charge to Texas State students, faculty, and staff. Career Certificate programs are focused learning experiences that provide a flexible pathway to gain employer-aligned competencies valued by both industry and academic institutions. Whether advancing within your field or exploring new career opportunities, these certificates offer a smart way to strengthen your expertise alongside or beyond your degree.
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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 soon for TXST alumni.
How Coursera Career Academy Works
For TXST Staff, Faculty, or Students
- Select either Student or Faculty/Staff login from the boxes above. The links will take
you directly to login with Texas State Single sign on. - Note* if you had previously created an account with Coursera, you will be prompted
to enter the password from the account you had already created. Enter your
password and click continue.
Once logged in:
- Faculty and Staff will receive a message that notes "You are invited to join the
Career Academy for Texas State Faculty & Staff." Click Join Program. - Students will receive a message that notes "You are invited to join the
Welcome to Texas State Student Career Academy." Click Join Program.
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.