# Career Academy for Students: Quick Start Guide

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#### All A-State students with an @smail.astate.edu email are automatically eligible to join Coursera Career Academy. No invitation is needed - simply follow these steps to get started.

#### **Step 1: Follow the [link](https://www.coursera.org/programs/career-academy-for-students-6jn87/view-all-collections/curated?authProvider=astate).**

##### Click the Log In button at the top right-hand corner of the page.

[![Login and join coursera.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/login-and-join-coursera.png)](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/login-and-join-coursera.png)

#### **Step 2: Select A-State SSO Login**

##### Clock the Log in with Arkansas State University button to proceed.

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#### **Step 3: Complete A-State SSO and DUO Push**

##### Enter your A=State credentials and approve the Duo push notification on your phone.

[![Coursera SSO login.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/coursera-sso-login.png)](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/coursera-sso-login.png)

#### **Step 4: Set a Local Coursera Password**

##### You will be asked to create a local Coursera password for your account. Your A-State email will already be filled in. You can always login via SSO in the future by using the provided [link](https://www.coursera.org/programs/career-academy-for-students-6jn87/view-all-collections/curated?authProvider=astate).

[![Coursera Local Username and Password.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/coursera-local-username-and-password.png)](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/coursera-local-username-and-password.png)

##### That's it! You can now enjoy access to A-State's Career Academy for Students so long as you are an active student. Explore the collection to start learning right away!