College of Engineering students, faculty, and alumni now have the opportunity to pursue Coursera Career Academy certificates at no cost. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting professional growth, lifelong learning, and teaching innovation.
Through Coursera Career Academy Plus, participants gain access to professional certificates developed by leading industry and university partners such as Google, IBM, Meta, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, and more. These programs provide practical, industry-recognized credentials that can be applied immediately in the workplace or leveraged to advance career opportunities.
Domains
Computer Science
Information Technology
Business
Data Science
Physical Science & Engineering
Social Sciences
Health
Personal Development
Arts & Humanities
Language Learning
Math & Logic
Popular Specializations
Google Data Analytics
Microsoft Azure: Cloud Solutions Mastery
Google Cloud Database Engineer
Getting Started with Google Workspace
Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
Microsoft Project Management
Generative AI for Developers
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Data Engineer, Big Data and Machine Learning on Google Cloud
Gemini for Google Workspace
Faculty
Faculty are invited to participate in our Coursera pilot. With Coursera Career Academy, students and instructors can have access to a wide range of resources to enrich teaching and learning experiences. We are looking to explore possible ways to effectively implement and integrate these resources for students and faculty. The instructions to access these courses are below:
- Follow this UNL COE Coursera trial link.
- Log in/sign up using your UNL email.
- Click “join” on the top corner. This will give you access to our available programs for free.
- Browse our available programs:
- View the full list of available certificates, courses and guided projects. You can access the Coursera content by clicking the provided link or searching the name in Coursera.
- The Coursera interface allows you to browse programs by roles or text search.
- Please contact the ECEC (details below) to set up your Coursera program or if you have any questions.
Notes:
- The hours listed on Coursera tend to be higher than the average time taken by learners. See the excel sheet to view the average total learning hours of each course.
- Courses listed here are free once you join using your UNL email address. Please ensure you are logged in with your UNL address and have selected "join" if you are prompted to pay or join a free trial.
Alumni Coursera Program
As a Nebraska Engineering graduate, we’re excited to offer you access to professional certificates free of charge through Coursera Career Academy Plus!
Registration Information
Please complete the online registration form to start your enrollment, noting the deadlines below. Registration is capped and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Spring Enrollment
- Registration closes: December 15th
- Coursera Access starts: January 1st
- Access ends: July 15th
- Fall Enrollment
- Registration closes: June 15th
- Coursera Access starts: July 1st
- Access ends: January 15th
Enrollment Process
After your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email from Coursera to join the College of Engineering Alumni Program by the start of your access date.
Step 1: Join the Program
Following the instructions in the email, sign up using the same email address you provided in your registration form. If you use a different email address, you will not receive free access to the program.
Click "join" to gain access to all courses and learning materials available through the College of Engineering Alumni Program on Coursera.
Step 2: Explore Courses and Certificates
Once you join, you can browse available courses and programs. There are two different ways to explore the content.
- Browse programs by category or text search within the Coursera web application.
- View the full list of available certificates, courses and guided projects. You can access the Coursera content by clicking the provided link or searching for the name in Coursera.
FAQ
Who can participate in this program?
All alumni of the College of Engineering are welcome to participate in this program.
What is the cost of earning certificates through this program?
We are currently exploring the best ways to support alumni with professional development and lifelong learning opportunities. Access is free during the pilot phase.
How much time do I have to complete a certificate?
Once enrolled, you’ll have 6 months of access to complete your certificates. If you need additional time, you’re welcome to register again during a future enrollment period.
Can I enroll in multiple certificates?
There is no limit to the number of certificates you may enroll in. However, we recommend focusing on 1–2 at a time to ensure the best learning experience before starting additional courses.
Whom do I contact if I have technical problems?
For technical assistance, you can email clientsupport@coursera.org or visit the Coursera Learner Help Center.
What happens after I complete a certificate?
- All of your earned Course Certificates will appear on your Accomplishments page, where you can download, print, or share them.
- You can also view courses you’ve completed without certificates, along with your final grades.
- Learn more about Course Certificates on the Coursera Help Center.
ECEC Contacts
For questions about using Coursera in your class, set up, integration or pedagogical uses, contact Raycelle Garcia (rgarcia25@unl.edu) for City Campus courses and Yaoling Wang (ywang127@unl.edu) for Scott Campus courses.