{"id":38494,"date":"2024-03-07T12:01:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T18:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/academic\/?page_id=38494"},"modified":"2026-02-02T13:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:46:38","slug":"coursera","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/academic\/initiatives\/coursera\/","title":{"rendered":"Coursera &#8211; Colleges of Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id38494_b2d02b-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id38494_b2d02b-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id38494_b2d02b-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(10% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 2 )\/3)))minmax(0, calc(80% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 2 )\/3)))minmax(0, calc(10% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 2 )\/3)));}.kb-row-layout-id38494_b2d02b-0c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38494_b2d02b-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id38494_b2d02b-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 6fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id38494_b2d02b-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id38494_b2d02b-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id38494_b2d02b-0c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-center-exwide kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column38494_89c0df-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38494_89c0df-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38494_89c0df-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38494_89c0df-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38494_89c0df-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38494_89c0df-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38494_89c0df-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38494_89c0df-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38494_89c0df-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38494_89c0df-12\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column38494_ce2b07-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column38494_ce2b07-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column38494_ce2b07-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column38494_ce2b07-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column38494_ce2b07-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column38494_ce2b07-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column38494_ce2b07-f7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column38494_ce2b07-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column38494_ce2b07-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column38494_ce2b07-f7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading38494_8b23de-97\">Coursera &#8211; Colleges of Business<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/academic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/04\/Coursera-Pilot_1000x350.png\" alt=\"Banner graphic of Pilot Program for Colleges of Business\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">The A&amp;M System has partnered with Coursera to offer a unique opportunity for select member institutions&#8217; Colleges of Business to lead distinctive and innovative projects in the realm of industry micro-credentials. In this program, participating institutions integrate Coursera Career Academy and\/or Guided Project offerings to enrich current undergraduate and\/or graduate degree programs, or to create new non-degree-based learning opportunities for their students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">This initiative aims to enhance students\u2019 knowledge and skills by leveraging Coursera\u2019s extensive catalog of industry-authored micro-credentials, individual courses, and projects. Participating member institutions receive access to over 40 professional certificates included in Coursera\u2019s Career Academy, as well as the Guided Projects repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Learner Guides<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.system.tamus.edu\/files\/academic\/pdf\/Coursera_DataAnalytics-KeySkillsandConcepts.pdf\">Data Analytics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.system.tamus.edu\/files\/academic\/pdf\/Coursera_DigitalMarketing&amp;E-commerce-KeySkillsandConcepts.pdf\">Digital Marketing &amp; E-Commerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.system.tamus.edu\/files\/academic\/pdf\/Coursera_EducatorGuides.pdf\">Educator Guides<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.system.tamus.edu\/files\/academic\/pdf\/Coursera_ITSupport-KeySkillsandConcepts.pdf\">IT Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.system.tamus.edu\/files\/academic\/pdf\/Coursera_ProjectManagement-KeySkillsandConcepts.pdf\">Project Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.system.tamus.edu\/files\/academic\/pdf\/Coursera_UX%20Design-KeySkillsandConcepts.pdf\">UX Design<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><h2><b>Participating Institutions<\/b> &amp; Campus Lead<\/h2><p>Each member institution has designated a Campus Lead to oversee program implementation. Faculty who wish to participate should contact their respective Campus Lead for more details.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"font-size:12px\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Member Institution<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">First Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Last Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Title<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Email Address<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">East Texas A&amp;M University<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sri<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beldona<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Chief Academic Officer and Special Assistant to the President<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"mailto:sri.beldona@tamuc.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:Guclu.Atinc@tamuc.edu\">sri.beldona@tamuc.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tarleton State University<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Joseph<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Schuessler<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Professor, Dr. Sam Pack College of Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"mailto:schuessler@tarleton.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:ndelcoure@tarleton.edu\">schuessler@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Texas A&amp;M International University<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Balaji<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Janamanchi<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Interim Associate Dean<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"mailto:bjanamanchi@tamiu.edu\">bjanamanchi@tamiu.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Texas A&amp;M University-Corpus Christi<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Veysel<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Avsar<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Associate Dean of Research &amp; Graduate Programs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"mailto:veysel.avsar@tamucc.edu\">veysel.avsar@tamucc.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Texas A&amp;M University-Kingsville<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Brent<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kinghorn<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Interim Dean<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"mailto:brent.kinghorne@tamuk.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:brent.kinghorne@tamuk.edu\">brent.kinghorn@tamuk.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Texas A&amp;M University-Texarkana<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">LaQuetta<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">White<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Director of Professional Education and Lecturer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"mailto:lwhite@tamut.edu\">lwhite@tamut.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">West Texas A&amp;M University<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mary Liz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Brooks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Associate Professor of Digital Business and Communication &amp; Barbara Petty Professor of Business Communication<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"mailto:mbrooks@wtamu.edu\">mbrooks@wtamu.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Last Updated: 02\/2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is Coursera Career Academy?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coursera Career Academy is an online platform offering entry-level Professional Certificates from leading companies like Google, IBM, and Meta. It enables learners to acquire job-ready skills in high-demand fields such as IT, data analytics, and digital marketing. 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