6 Coursera Classes to Take This Summer

Since the fall of 2023, the College of Charleston has been offering industry-branded micro-credential courses to students, faculty, staff and alumni at no cost through Coursera’s Career Academy. The platform offers professional certificates from companies like Google, IBM, Microsoft and Salesforce. College of Charleston is the first university in South Carolina to offer the full suite of Coursera’s Career Academy.

According to the 2025 Micro-Credentials Impact Report by Coursera:

• 96% of employers agree that micro-credentials strengthen a candidate’s job application.
• 94% of students say micro-credentials fast-track skill development.
• 87% of employers have hired at least one candidate with a micro-credential in the past year.

Check out these six interesting certificates you can complete to help you learn a new skill or begin a new career.

Adobe Marketing Specialist Professional Certificate

Learn the essentials of marketing strategy, research and content creation while earning a credential that sets you apart. Whether you’re exploring your future, looking to sharpen your edge or ready to grow your skillset, this opportunity is for you.

IBM Generative AI Fundamentals Specialization

Unlock and leverage the potential of generative AI. Learn how you can use the capabilities of generative AI to enhance your work and daily life.

Generative AI (Courses from IBM, Amazon, Skillup)

Generative AI is transforming how we create content, from text and images to video and data. Coursera’s Generative AI catalog offers a hands-on path to mastering this cutting-edge field. You’ll dive into deep learning fundamentals, build models and develop skills in natural language processing, media generation and data synthesis — empowering you to design innovative AI solutions.

Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate

Build job-ready skills in social media marketing, master must-have AI tools and earn a credential from Meta in five months or less. No degree or prior experience required.

Keller Williams Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate

Your path to a career in real estate starts here. Learn how top professionals use proven models, tools and systems to build thriving businesses — and how you can too. Unlock your potential and start building a business worth owning.

NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Professional Certificate

Empower others. Master the knowledge and skills to help clients make lasting lifestyle changes and build a rewarding career in fitness.

See the full list of courses available through the Career Academy:
Career Academy for College of Charleston students
Career Academy for College of Charleston faculty and staff
Career Academy for College of Charleston alumni