Access to over 5,000 courses and certifications led by top businesses, universities and organizations.
Note: This program has limited seats and access is not guaranteed. There is no waiting list.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
Get Started
- Register for a seat to join SJPL's program.
- Click Agree on the Welcome page.
- Create a Coursera account or sign in with an existing Coursera account.
- Review Coursera's privacy policy and decide whether you want to receive promotional emails from Coursera (uncheck the box to opt out).
- Click Continue.
- Check your email for a verification message, then click Yes, I'm verified.
- Refresh your browser if you are not automatically redirected to SJPL's program page.
- Click Join Program.
- Browse available courses and start learning!
Returning Users
If you have an active seat in SJPL's program, you can sign in here. Otherwise, follow the steps above.
When Your Seat Expires
Your seat is for a limited time, and you will receive a notification before it expires. When your seat expires, your account activity will be retained. As a precaution, we recommend backing up any certificates or completed work. Your account will transition to a general Coursera account with limited access to free content. You may re-register for another seat in SJPL's program if any are available.
If the Program is Full
If there are no available seats, you will receive a "Program Full" message. Please check back frequently to see if any seats have become available. There is no waiting list and access is not guaranteed.
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About Coursera
Coursera’s mission is to help individuals build the skills they need for in-demand jobs.
- Provides learners with access to more than 5,000 courses and certifications led by top businesses, universities, and organizations.
- Courses include: English for Business and Entrepreneurship (ESL), Foundations of Public Health Practice, Become an EMT, Bookkeeping Basics, Introduction to Google Docs, Design a Restaurant Menu, Food and Beverage Management, Branding: The Creative Journey.
- Contains “Gateway Certification,” a program for people without a college degree and with no experience in the field, built by leading companies such as Google. Facebook, and Salesforce.
- Offers subtitles in more than 50 languages.
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