The University of Texas System and Coursera Launch the Most Comprehensive Industry-Recognized Microcredential Program in the Country
02 Août 2023 - 7:21PM
Business Wire
The University of Texas System and Coursera today launched an
expanded industry microcredential program with a goal of preparing
every interested student at UT academic campuses -– as well as
faculty, staff and alumni — for the state’s workforce demands at no
extra cost to them. As part of the UT System’s Texas Credentials
for the Future initiative, over 240,000 learners across nine UT
campuses now have access to the Career Academy on Coursera, which
includes more than 35 entry-level Professional Certificates from
leading companies such as Google, IBM, Microsoft and Salesforce.
The expanded partnership represents the most extensive
industry-recognized microcredential program from a U.S. university
system.
“As we continue building upon our successful Texas Credentials
for the Future initiative, we are especially grateful for our
partnership with Coursera and for the UT System Board of Regents’
commitment to funding this important expansion of our
microcredential programs,” said UT System Chancellor James B.
Milliken. “Microcredentials are a powerful and effective tool in
producing graduates who are both broadly educated and specifically
skilled, giving them a competitive edge in the labor market while
also enhancing their overall undergraduate experience. The UT
System’s continued investment in microcredential courses is
critical to meeting our state’s growing workforce demands while
always preparing our students for success.”
Today, more than half of Texans lack the training for jobs that
require a postsecondary credential, and projections show that by
2030, more than 60 percent of jobs in Texas will require some level
of higher education, such as a degree or certificate. The Texas
Higher Education Board aims to close this gap with the goal of
ensuring 60 percent of working-age Texans receive a degree,
certificate, or postsecondary credential by 2030. Additionally,
research by Strada and Gallup revealed that adults who have both a
college degree and a non-degree credential found their education
helped them achieve their goals and made them more attractive job
candidates — and they reported this at higher rates than those who
only held a college degree.
“We’re excited to partner with the University of Texas System to
equip 240,000 Texans with in-demand industry skills, supporting
local employment and the state’s economy,” said Jeff Maggioncalda,
Coursera CEO. “This system-wide industry microcredential program
sets an innovative blueprint for the future of higher
education.”
Career Academy offers UT students and alumni the opportunity to
explore a wide range of in-demand career paths, such as Data
Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, UX Designer, Application Developer,
and Social Media Marketer. Hands-on projects and interactive
assessments allow students to apply their skills in real-world
scenarios and practice using workplace tools. They will also earn
career-focused credentials to enhance their qualifications for the
job market.
Participating universities -– including UT Austin, UT Arlington,
UT Dallas, UT El Paso, UT Permian Basin, UT Rio Grande Valley, UT
San Antonio, Stephen F. Austin State University and UT Tyler -– are
integrating Professional Certificates into their curriculum and
co-curriculum in innovative ways. For example, UT Tyler
incorporated data analytics and project management certificates in
criminal justice courses, and the UT Dallas Jindal School of
Business is offering students extra credit for completion of
certificates that supplement business-related degrees in
high-demand positions like business analytics and IT
management.
According to recent Coursera research, 86% of U.S. students said
that earning an industry microcredential would help them stand out
to employers and secure jobs when they graduate. U.S. employers
agree: they are, on average, 75% more likely to hire a candidate
who has earned both a degree and a certificate.
The University of Texas System and Coursera launched the pilot
phase of this program to select students in December 2022. In the
first semester, approximately 3,000 students spent 30,000 hours
learning online, completing over 6,000 courses.
To learn more about Texas Credentials for the Future and the
credential courses available at UT academic institutions, visit
www.utsystem.edu/sites/texas-microcredentials. To learn more about
Coursera for Campus, visit coursera.org/campus.
About Coursera
Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science
professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide
universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the
largest online learning platforms in the world, with 124 million
registered learners as of March 31, 2023. Coursera partners with
over 300 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad
catalog of content and credentials, including courses,
Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and
bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use
Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and
students in fields such as data science, technology, and business.
Coursera became a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp
in February 2021.
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