Coursera FAQs
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Students
You can click on the Coursera Career Academy - Students link to be added to the UNR Student program. You can also visit our Coursera webpage and click on one of the credentials it will take you to this area in Coursera. You can also use the search tool to look for certificates/credentials. If you have any problems, please email odl@unr.edu and we can send you a direct invitation link through email.
No. Before graduation, just log into your Coursera account and add an alternate email address and Coursera-specific password. You will you these alternative credentials once you have graduated.
No. UNR’s Coursera licensing is for the Career Academy which includes content and credentials offered through industry leaders such as Google, Meta, and IBM.
The University does not confer academic credit for the completion of Coursera content offerings. Coursera courses/microcredentials do not count towards degree completion.
Faculty/staff
You can click on the Coursera Career Academy – Faculty & Staff link to be added to the UNR Faculty/Staff program. If you have any problems, please email odl@unr.edu and we can send you a direct invitation link through email.
Yes, ODL staff can assist you in obtaining direct links to any existing programs or credential to add to your course. Email odl@unr.edu for assistance.
Yes, ODL staff can assist you in creating customized programs of study for your group. Please contact email odl@unr.edu for more information or to schedule a meeting to get something created.
Alumni
Alumni can request access using the online request form. Once your alumni status has been verified you will receive an email invitation to set up your Coursera account. Instructions for setting up alumni accounts are available on our website.
After requesting access through the alumni request form, alumni will receive an email invitation to the UNR Coursera instance. Instructions posted on our website to guide you through the process.
The University does not confer academic credit for the completion of Coursera content offerings. Coursera courses/microcredentials do not count towards degree completion.