UNM Anderson School of Management Partners with Coursera to Expand Access to Professional Credentials
The University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management has partnered with Coursera, a global online learning platform, to provide Anderson students, faculty, and staff complimentary access to professional certificates and microcredentials from leading companies such as Google, IBM, and Meta.
Through this collaboration, Anderson students can explore Coursera’s Career Academy, an innovative resource offering hands-on, career-aligned courses in fields like data analytics, social media marketing, project management, and cybersecurity. The initiative enhances Anderson’s existing curriculum by giving students the opportunity to earn additional credentials that complement their degree programs and strengthen their professional portfolios.
Additionally, Anderson will have access to Coursera’s Future of Work, which equips students with insight into emerging trends, new technologies, and the growing impact of AI on business and industry, and helps them develop skills on the human side of work—leadership, management, collaboration, and individual growth.
“This partnership represents another way we’re ensuring our students are career-ready from day one,” said Dean Alina Chircu. “Anderson students already gain strong business foundations in the classroom. Coursera’s Career Academy allows them to go a step further, earning credentials in emerging technologies and tools that make them even more competitive in the job market.”
Instructors across Anderson are also incorporating Coursera modules into their coursework to connect theory with industry practice. Faculty can select specific content and certifications that align with course objectives, helping students see how their classroom learning applies in real-world contexts.
In addition to supporting student success, Coursera access is also available to Anderson faculty and staff as a professional development resource, empowering them to stay current with evolving business and technology trends.
The Coursera partnership underscores Anderson’s commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and career readiness. It builds on the School’s broader strategy to integrate applied learning, industry engagement, and digital literacy across all programs.
Anderson students, faculty, and staff can access Coursera’s Career Academy at no cost through their UNM NetID.
