Quinnipiac University

Alumni Benefits Package

Coursera Career Academy

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Alumni Benefits Package

Coursera Career Academy

Learn cutting-edge skills to advance your career by earning a professional certificate on Coursera, the global online learning platform. Quinnipiac's partnership with Coursera unlocks unlimited access to the Coursera Career Academy, preparing you for jobs in the most in-demand fields with world-class, flexible, online training and more than 60 professional certifications. 

Stand out in a competitive market

By subscribing to Coursera Career Academy, learners at any professional stage will be able to demonstrate their expertise and earn professional certifications from the world's most respected companies, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce and Amazon. Most certifications can be completed in less than 6 months, requiring 8-10 hours per week of self-directed, flexible study.

Quinnipiac's partnership agreement with Coursera unlocks access on behalf of our alumni population at a significant discount. QU Alumni Affairs will manage your enrollment and provide consistent support as you progress through your self-paced, on-demand learning journey.

 

Professional development, on your schedule 

  • 86% of students agree that a professional certificate will help them succeed in their job

  • Employers are 72% more likely to hire a candidate with a professional certificate

  • 70% of working professionals will need additional education to keep up with changes in their field

All statistics drawn by Coursera on a report from nearly 5,000 students and employers in 11 countries: Australia, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Exclusive benefits for alumni

Bolstered by a thoughtful partnership between Lifelong Learning and Alumni Affairs, alumni unlock exclusive access to maximize the value of this subscription. Our alumni can subscribe to Coursera Career Academy at a significant discount, opening up endless opportunities for career advance over 3-, 6- and 12-month timeframes.

Courses and certifications are constantly changing to reflect new needs in the market. Explore some highlights below and continue to check back in for new, marquee programming that fits your career goals. 

Get job-ready with professional certificates

Amazon Web Services

Dell

Google

IBM

Intuit

Meta

Microsoft

Salesforce

Tableau

Advance in your career with recognized credentials

Google

  • Google Cybersecurity Professional

  • Google Data Analyst

  • Google Digital Marketer

  • Google Project Manager

  • Google UX Designer

Meta

  • Meta Application Developer

  • Meta Data Analyst

  • Meta Database Engineer

  • Meta Front End Developer

  • Meta iOS Developer

  • Meta Marketing Analyst

  • Meta Social Media Marketer

And More

  • Intuit Bookkeeping

  • Microsoft PowerBI Developer

  • Salesforce Sales Operations Specialist

  • SAP Technology Consultant

  • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

  • Unilever Supply Chain Analyst

IBM

  • IBM AI Product Manager

  • IBM Back-End Developer

  • IBM Back-end JavaScript Developer

  • IBM Cybersecurity Specialist

  • IBM Data Analyst

  • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

  • IBM Data Engineer

  • IBM Data Scientist

  • IBM DevOps Engineer

  • IBM Front End Developer

  • IBM Front-end Developer

  • IBM Full Stack Developer

  • IBM IT Project Manager

  • IBM IT Support Specialist

  • IBM Mobile App Developer

  • IBM Project Manager

  • IBM Product Manager