Unlock new career pathways — for free
Austin Community College (ACC) is proud to partner with Coursera to offer no-cost access to world-class learning for all current students, faculty, and staff beginning fall 2025. Earn industry-recognized credentials, develop high-demand skills, and learn from top companies like Google, IBM, Meta, and more — anytime, anywhere.
Use the options below to get started with Coursera (as an ACC Student, Faculty, or Staff member), find answers to common questions, and connect with resources to help you:
Boost your resume with professional certificates — free of charge.
Only users with an active student email address (@g.austincc.edu) can access free Coursera content.
Support your own growth as an educator, or explore a whole new field.
Only users with an active employee email address (@austincc.edu) are able to access Coursera through ACC.
Advance your professional skills with flexible learning, that works for you.
Only users with an active employee email address (@austincc.edu) are able to access Coursera through ACC.
Integrate Coursera for Campus into your own Blackboard Course.
Integration support and training will be available through TLED’s Office of Academic Technology.
Get Started with the Coursera/Blackboard integration
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Want to learn more about how Coursera works at ACC? Explore answers to common questions about eligibility, enrollment, course access, and certificates.
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All currently enrolled ACC students and full-time and part-time employees are eligible for free Coursera access.
No. Access to Coursera is 100% free through this ACC partnership.
There’s no limit. You may enroll in as many courses or certificate programs as you’d like while your ACC affiliation is active.
Yes! Upon successful completion, you’ll receive an industry-recognized certificate you can share on your resume or LinkedIn.
Coursera is self-paced. You can start and finish on your schedule, though each certificate includes an estimated time to completion. You must maintain an active student or employee status to complete a certificate.
No additional approval is required. Just follow the enrollment instructions based on your ACC role (student, faculty, or staff) to access Coursera content.
Get Started with the Coursera/Blackboard integration
See below for guidance on how to access Coursera, for the first time:
Follow the steps outlined below to access Coursera for the first time, as an ACC Student:
Only users with an active student email address (@g.austincc.edu) can access free Coursera content.
Follow the steps outlined below to access Coursera for the first time, as an ACC Staff or Faculty member:
Only users with an active employee email address (@austincc.edu) are able to access Coursera through ACC.
See below for resources for ACC Students & Employees, who need additional assistance with Coursera:
Please contact Student Technology Services (austincc.edu/sts) for assistance accessing Coursera. For support with specific Coursera certifications, contact Coursera using the Learner Help Center.
Please contact [email protected] for assistance in accessing Coursera, as a member of Staff/Faculty. For support with specific Coursera certifications, contact Coursera using the Learner Help Center.
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