Coursera: Frequently Asked Questions
UC San Diego’s Coursera courses are developed and taught by UC San Diego faculty and staff with online learning in mind. Learners engage in digital course material from anywhere and at anytime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get any benefit or preferred status toward admission to a degree program at UC San Diego if I complete any Coursera courses or programs?
No, you do not receive any benefit or preferred status toward admission to a degree program at UC San Diego if you complete any Coursera courses or programs.
Can I receive university credit for taking a Coursera course?
UC San Diego's Coursera courses are not official credit-bearing courses for UC San Diego, but rather are courses created by UC San Diego faculty in which you can earn a Coursera certificate. To learn more about Coursera certificates, please see Coursera’s page on Course Certificates. Coursera certificates do not represent university credit or continuing education units from UC San Diego and do not come with a UC San Diego transcript.
I'm having technical issues with Coursera. How do I get help?
Coursera provides 24/7 help for learners. Go to the Coursera Help Center and click the Help Icon 
in the lower right. To ask questions directly, submit a question through the Contact Customer Support page.
in the lower right. To ask questions directly, submit a question through the Contact Customer Support page.
I am a UC San Diego instructor and would like to utilize Coursera for transforming my on-campus course. Who can I talk to?
The Digital Learning team at the Teaching + Learning Commons is available to consult with faculty and instructors who are interested in hybrid and online learning integrations or MOOC implementations. Contact the Digital Learning team.