UVA Students, Staff and Faculty Have Free Access to Coursera Courses
Coursera for UVA gives University students, staff and faculty free access to content on Coursera, a leading online course provider. Coursera’s online courses and certificates can be accessed anytime and anywhere. Download the Coursera app for Android or iOS to download materials and take courses with you on your mobile device.
New users -- simply log in with your NetBadge credentials using your Virginia email address. Learn new skills, explore courses, and advance your career. When you successfully complete a course, you can earn an industry-recognized Coursera certificate to share on LinkedIn or your resume.
Created at UVA by UVA faculty
UVA's Coursera courses are taught by UVA faculty and instructors based on their on-campus courses and scholarly work. They are developed at the University using best practices in online course design to create engaging, effective learning experiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Can I receive university credit or a transcript for UVA Coursera courses?
UVA's Coursera courses are not official courses at the University, but rather are courses created by UVA faculty in which you can earn a Coursera certificate. To learn more about Coursera certificates, please see Coursera's page on Course Certificates. Coursera certificates do not represent university credit or continuing education units from UVA and do not come with a UVA transcript.
- What is the difference between taking a course through Coursera for UVA and taking a course through the main Coursera site?
Coursera for UVA gives free access to Coursera courses that would otherwise cost money via regular Coursera access. To log in to the Coursera for UVA program, you will use your Virginia NetBadge account credentials. While you will need to use your Netbage credentials to access courses for free, the course experience is the same if you sign up for a course through Coursera for UVA or the main Coursera website.
- Can I still take UVA Coursera online courses if I am not a UVA student, staff or faculty member?
Yes! We encourage you to visit the Coursera website, where you can view all courses and specializations produced by the University of Virginia. You will need to have an account on Coursera to participate in any courses. Coursera does offer financial aid if users demonstrate financial need.
- How do I get to Coursera for UVA?