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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- Is Coursera free for faculty and staff?
Answer: Yes.
Faculty and staff have free access to Coursera through Arkansas State University's institutional license.
- How do I sign up for Coursera?
Answer: Faculty You do not need to sign up.
Faculty, staff, and staffstudents all have access as long as they have an active A-State account. You must be invited to join Coursera.
You may have already received an invitation to Coursera via email. Navigate toeither the 'GetFaculty/Staff Started'or sectionStudent inprogram using the leftprovided navigation bar on the Coursera web pagelink, and clickyou themust link'.use your A-State email address. If you see a pop pop-up notingstating that you do not have access, please reach out to emdatatech@astate.edu to request access..
Faculty and Staff Link - CLICK HERE
Students - CLICK HERE
- I am an employee. Can I complete Coursera coursework during my work hours?
Answer:
- If the coursework is directly related to your current job duties, you may complete it during work hours.
- If the coursework is outside your current job responsibilities, it should be completed outside of work hours.
For additional guidance, please contact Cathy Naylor.
- Can I use Coursera to earn a professional certificate?
Answer: Yes!
Many Coursera courses offer the option to earn professional certificates, including credentials from companies such as Google, Meta, and IBM. These certificates are valuable additions to your resume or CV.
- Can faculty assign Coursera content in their A-State courses?
Answer: Yes.
Faculty are encouraged to integrate Coursera modules into their courses. Assignments, discussions, or supplemental learning activities can be based on Coursera content to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
- Do Coursera courses count toward formal academic credit at A-State?
Answer: No.
Coursera courses are intended for professional development, micro-credentialing, and supplemental learning. They do not replace credit-be
