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

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.

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