Build Top Skills and Learn from Industry Leaders

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Through CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s partnership with Career Academy, alumni can take top-quality courses from leading companies for free. Learn important, in-demand skills, move your career forward and earn certificates that are valued by employers.Ìý

Why Career Academy? Why Now?

Career Academy programs are free for CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß alumni. They’re offered online in a flexible, self-paced format that fits your schedule and helps you:Ìý

Advance your career: Gain new, in-demand skills to boost your job performance and open up new opportunities.Ìý

Strengthen your resume: Become more competitive with programs from top companies like Google, Microsoft, Tableau and Adobe in areas such as project management, digital marketing, data analytics, UX/UI design, software development and more.Ìý

Earn industry-recognized certificates: Finish courses and specializations to get certificates that show your expertise and help you stand out professionally.Ìý

Learn on your own time: Study whenever and wherever you want, at your own pace.Ìý

Getting Started is EasyÌý

Career Academy ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß is offered online through Coursera, in partnership with CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß and top industry partners. You can access all courses, videos, readings and assignments from anywhere—no campus visit required. Enrollment is open year-round, so you can start whenever you’re ready!Ìý

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  2. You’ll hear from our team within two business days and get an invitation email from Coursera to join the platform.Ìý
  3. Once you’re in, explore courses and programs that fit your learning goals.Ìý

Frequently Asked Questions

All CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß alumni can participate. Just note that your alumni status will be checked before you are given access. For students, staff and faculty interested in Career Academy,Ìý.

Courses let you learn at your own pace, using videos, assignments and quizzes to help you practice what you’ve learned. You can study anytime, day or night, and there’s no need to worry about instructors—everything is flexible and up to you.Ìý

Career Academy has many courses in areas like information technology, project management, data science, universal design and graphic design. You can earn more than 50 certificates from top companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, Salesforce, Tableau, Meta and more. The list of courses keeps growing, so the best way to see what's available is to sign up.Ìý

Yes! When you finish courses or specializations, you get certificates that are recognized by employers. You can share them on LinkedIn, add them to your resume and show them to companies. These certificates prove that you have new skills and knowledge.Ìý

CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß alumni have free access to complete Career Academy certificates through at least the end of 2027. Courses are self-paced, so you can finish an entire course or just part of it—whatever works best for you.Ìý

There’s no limit to how many courses you can take or certificates you can earn. We suggest starting with one certificate at a time, so you can see how much time and effort it takes.Ìý

If you can still use your student email and Coursera account, go to your account settings and add a recovery email. If you can’t access your student email or Coursera account anymore, reach out to the to ask about merging your accounts.Ìý

Have questions?

If you have questions about Career Academy ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, whether you're thinking about joining or are already participating, email careeracademy@colorado.edu. Your questions will be answered in three to five business days.Ìý

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