22 Professional Certificates on Meta, Microsoft and IBM Coursera Get New ACE, ECTS Credit Advice
New recommendations grant credit to 49 EU member states and universities in the U.S. system to grant job-related industry certificates
Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera
Today, Coursera is pleased to announce that the International Business Administration Certification Foundation (FIBAA) has obtained 17 professional certificates from Meta, Microsoft and IBM through the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credit recommendations. The U.S. Board of Education also awarded five professional certificates.
Now students, higher education institutions and government departments can accept and transfer credits Micro rewards for 22 industry on Coursera In any organization 49 member states European Higher Education Area,,,,, Among more than 440 accredited institutions in the United States. This cross-sector initiative represents further advancement in building a global global ecosystem recognized for transferable credit for online learning.
As generated AI and digital transformations rapidly change the labor market and employers’ needs, universities around the world are increasingly turning to online learning to help enhance students’ employment. However, traditionally, different credit standards for different higher education systems present challenges for governments and institutions seeking consistent time for non-traditional certificates, online education, or study abroad.
Now, with more than 30 Coursera’s micro-credits receiving ECTS credit advice and over 40 receiving ACE credit advice, we are approaching to ensure that all students can see their online learning recognized by institutions around the world. Under the ECTS system, the following credentials are newly qualified for credit:
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The following professional certificates have received ACE credit recommendations:
“Meta Professional Certificates on Coursera empower individuals to advance their careers with globally-recognized qualifications, regardless of background or experience. Our partnership with Coursera has been validated by the latest ECTS approvals, demonstrating our commitment to bridging the gap between higher education and industry needs, and equipping learners with the skills required for in-demand digital careers” said Vikas Wadhwani, Director of Learning and Certifications, Meta.
ECTS supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of European higher education programs, as well as flexibility in student learning programs, including Erasmus. It is a core tool in the Bologna process, aiming to make the international education system more internationally comparable.
As the main coordinating body of American universities and universities, ACE represents more than 1,600 colleges, related associations and other organizations in the United States and abroad. ACE is the only major higher education association representing all accredited degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States. Its members have two educations in every three students in all accredited, degree-granted U.S. institutions.
To ensure that higher education can meet the rapidly changing needs of students and employers, collaboration between higher education, industry and extraordinary institutions is crucial. Coursera is committed to further expanding its partnership with leading institutions and credit recognition systems such as ECT and ACE to ensure that all learners can seamlessly integrate their online certificates into university qualifications and their lifelong education records.
Learn more about Coursera’s ECTS credit advice here and make ACE credit advice here on Coursera. For more information about Coursera for Campus, visit Coursera.org/campus.
