Coursera Career Academy

Students in RIT’s School of Individualized Study receive free access to Coursera Career Academy—
A collection of industry-designed courses and micro-credentials from leading companies like Google, IBM, and Meta.

This exclusive benefit–available only to students in the BS in individualized study and the MS in professional studies–enhances your degree by equipping you with in-demand skills and micro-certifications, all at no additional cost. It's an ideal opportunity for self-motivated learners to accelerate their learning, strengthen their resume, and stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Accelerate Your Learning with Industry Micro-Certifications

Coursera courses provide a valuable way to complement your individualized RIT education.
Through Coursera, you’ll have access to:

Flexible, Complimentary Learning
Take advantage of online, self-paced courses that fit seamlessly around your RIT course work, co-ops, and personal commitments.

Credentials Built by Industry
Stand out to employers with certifications from respected industry leaders like Google and IBM—designed to complement your education and showcase in-demand skills.

RIT Credit
Select Coursera courses have been evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) and are eligible for RIT credit. You can build in-demand, industry-recognized skills while making meaningful progress toward your degree.

What is
Coursera Career
Academy?

Coursera Career Academy is a global online learning platform that offers anyone, anywhere access to online courses and degrees from world-class companies. The School of Individualized Study has partnered with Coursera to provide access to career-focused micro-credentials and offerings created by industry leaders like Google, Salesforce, IBM, Microsoft, and Meta.

Ready to Start Learning?

Coursera courses are available to students in any degree program offered by the School of Individualized Study, at no additional cost.

Undergraduate Students Can complete select ACE-evaluated courses to earn credit toward the BS in individualized study (30-credit hour maximum).

Graduate Students Can access courses for career development, although academic credit is currently available only for undergraduates.

Just two easy steps to maximize your learning experience and build industry-ready skills.

Browse the Coursera Career Academy catalog.
Connect with your academic advisor to discuss course selection and credit eligibility.

Have questions? Contact Sydney Wyse

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Sydney Wyse
Assistant Director of Non-traditional Student Services and Outreach
585-475-6829
sswind@rit.edu