The �պ����ֲ� (UCA) College of Business has announced the launch of Coursera Career Academy, a career development platform that allows current UCA business majors and alumni to complement their UCA degrees with flexible, online training at no additional cost.

Coursera offers workshops, micro-credentials and professional certificates from industry giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, IBM, Meta and over 300 more partners. The online platform launched for UCA business majors, faculty and staff in spring 2026, and it is now available to College of Business alumni.

“In today’s competitive job market, a graduate who has also earned a professional certificate or micro-credentials,” Dr. Tim Bisping, dean of the UCA College of Business and professor of economics, said. “We are excited to strengthen employment outcomes for our students and alumni by launching this tool at no additional cost to our college’s community.

“Going forward, our college faculty will also use Coursera to supplement our courses, enhancing the learning experience for our business students. By connecting our students and alumni with this platform, we are strategically addressing emerging skills in business and technology, inviting our students and alumni to drive innovation and continue to pursue the lifelong learning that is essential for career success.”

UCA business alumni are invited to explore key features of Coursera and enroll today:

• Hundreds of opportunities to earn career-relevant credentials and certificates.
• Flexible course schedules that work for the learner’s needs.
• Interactive and AI-powered tools that give personalized feedback.
• Verified certificates of achievement or micro-credentials.

 shows that 91% of its learners achieved a positive career outcome, and the university hopes to extend those benefits to its business students and alumni by making this platform available to them at no additional cost.

More information about the Coursera Career Academy at the UCA College of Business is available at .

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