Frequently Asked Questions about UAx on Coursera
I'm looking for access to the PLUS+ Path, am I in the right place?
If you are looking to access the Coursera Career Academy which includes access to a number of professional industry-backed certificate programs, you'll need to visit the PLUS Path Homepage to learn more. UAx is our unlimited access offering on Coursera and has a higher pricepoint.
Everyone is eligible to enroll in the UAx on Coursera.
The courses are open to all learners. There is no application required. Some courses or certificates will be designated as intermediate or advanced level. If you find that you need to complete entry-level courses first, you can choose to complete those first.
When you enroll in this self-paced skills academy program, you decide how quickly you want to complete each of the courses in the specialization. To access the courses, you can choose how you want to enroll. You can choose
- 1 or 2 months for $59 per month
- 3 months for $149 per quarter
- 12-months for $499 per year
Once enrolled, you can complete as many courses and certificates as you want to learn, so the total cost of your Professional Certificate(s) depends on your schedule
After you select your registration option, you will receive an email to join within 1 business day (Monday-Friday, except holidays).
You will receive access to UAx on Coursera within 1 business day. You can spend as much time as you like exploring the site and determining which courses or certificates are a good fit for you. Your access period will not start until the day that you register for a course or certificate. This gives you time to explore the skills academy and choose the best course, skill, or certificate that is the best fit for your learning goals.
Yes, you can cancel within 14 days for a full refund.
Our UAx on Coursera courses are nondegree certifications.
Yes! A Coursera Course Certificate is an official Coursera credential that verifies the identity of a learner and confirms that they successfully completed a course. You can share Coursera Certificates on LinkedIn profiles, social media, a job application, or resume. (They do not, however, provide academic or professional credits.)
Yes! All courses are offered 100% online.
You can earn more than 80 industry-recognized certificates. View this page for a list of professional certificates that we offer.
It typically takes about 3-4 months to finish all the courses and hands-on projects to earn your certificate.
If you need any assistance creating your account or logging in, we can help. Contact learn@uakron.edu or call 330-972-7577. If you need assistance completing the courses, while most courses will not have an instructor assigned to answer questions, most courses do have a discussion forum where you can post questions to other learners in the program. Most certificates also include hands-on, guided projects.
These courses will not impact any grades.