Frequently Asked Questions

What is a micro-credential?

are concise and focused qualifications that demonstrate proficiency or competency in a specific skill or subject area.

Why are micro-credentials important?

in a survey on employers:

95% think that it's a good thing if their employees are earning micro-credentials.

over 70% said that micro-credentials fill the skills gap and improve their workforce quality. These employers were also willing to consider these types of credentials in lieu of four-year degrees.

Source:https://www.forbes.com/sites/frederickhess/2023/07/11/what-are-microcredentials-and-why-should-you-care/

Why are micro-credentials important?

in another survey:

95% say that it's very challenging to find employees with the appropriate skills and talents.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcperna/2021/10/05/small-but-mighty-why-micro-credentials-are-huge-for-the-future-of-work/

What are the benefits of micro-credentials?

According to UNESCO, micro-credentials:

are more accessible and affordable for learners
help make higher education provision more efficient and relevant
make personalized and flexible learning possible.

Source: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/micro-credentials-important-part-bigger-ecosystem

What do I do after receiving the email invitation?

Receiving an invitation does not automatically create an account for you. Once you receive the email invitation, please do the following:

Open the invitation email or link that was sent to you by your organization.
Click Sign up and enter your email address and a secure password.
- Note: Please use the UIC email address.
Complete the steps on the following screens to set up your account:
- Accept Coursera’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
- If you’re being redirected to Coursera from a third-party platform, you may need to agree to your organization’s terms.

More details can be found by visiting the link below:

https://www.coursera.support/s/article/learner-000001157?language=en_US

Can I access other Coursera courses?

Yes! Once a license is assigned to you, you will have access to over 12,000 courses in the Coursera platform.

How long will I have access to the Coursera platform?

This depends on the cohort that you are assigned to. After the cohort period ends, the license will then be transferred to the next cohort.

What happens if the cohort schedule has already ended?

You will lose the license and will not be able to access the Coursera Course Catalog.

What will happen to the Coursera certificates after the license is removed from my account?

It will be lost unless you add your personal email to your Coursera account.

What do I do if I am unable to access Coursera / I encounter an error when logging in?

Please try the following first:

Clear your browser’s cache.
Use a different browser.
Ensure that you have a stable Internet connection
Try a different Internet connection as some service providers change the routes to the websites.

How do I seek assistance for concerns on my Coursera account?

For technical concerns, please fill out the UIC support ticket at https://mis.uic.edu.ph/support-ticket. You may also contact Coursera directly at https://about.coursera.org/contact/
For other concerns, please communicate with your respective coordinators.

What is the schedule for the different cohorts?

AY 2025-2026

Cohort 1 - Aug-Sep (1st Sem)

Cohort 2 - Sep-Nov (1st Sem)

Cohort 3 - Jan-Feb (2nd Sem)

Cohort 4 - Feb-Apr (2nd Sem)

Which courses belong to which cohort?

GS - Cohort 1

BA 301, ENGL 309, GC 200,

MA EE 125, MA Ved 101, MAEM 201

GS - Cohort 2

MATH 200, MC 200, MIS 002, MIT 001, MSPH 204, MSPH 207, PHDAL 608, PHL 601, SOC SCI 205

COL - Cohort 1

GEC010.23, MKG003.23, MGT002.23, HRM008, HRM007, NCM119

COL - Cohort 2

FIN009.23 (CABE), ITE002.23 (CABE), ITE002.23 (CABE), ELEC008.23 (CABE), ELEC008.23 (CABE), EPP400 (CPC), EDU412 (CTE),

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