Coursera Review | My Thoughts After 5 Years and 40 Online Courses

[@RichardWalls]

🙌🙌🙌 QUESTION: Have you taken any courses on Coursera? What did you think of them and were you able to leverage certificates to advance your career? Leave a comment down below! 👇👇👇

[@98743]

is it paid or free?

[@andrewcassidy7388]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I looked at the same Cyber Security program that you mentioned. Can you share how much the certificate cost? I guess I would be more interested in Coursera if the costs were a little clearer. Thanks.

[@shameema0765]

Very nice coaching

[@abijahelliot367]

Hi, which is better between OCW MIT and Coursera?

[@MzNecessary]

@@98743 some courses are paid and some are free

[@abirbenchaouech4145]

I completed 162 courses and 13 specialities on Coursera and i highly recommend it. The content quality of each course was really excellent

[@vincentortega4284]

Thanks for the info. Abir.

[@RichardWalls]

Wow! That's impressive, Abir! You've got me beat. 😉 Good on you for continuing to learn and challenge yourself!

[@abirbenchaouech4145]

@@RichardWalls Thank you 😍 best of luck for you too

[@OVXX666]

did it impress employers? did it help you find a job?

[@brooklynjune9201]

@@abirbenchaouech4145 AMAZING 🤩 you are an inspiration.

[@kentadran]

I was a drop out student last 5 years ago. Now I found coursera as my way of motivation and success to have a higher rate of getting a job.

[@caliisbored8203]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Lucius - great to hear that! It's definitely a good and approachable step in the right direction. Congrats on getting back into it!

[@arain764niara]

Did you get a job?

[@Alchemist523]

Did you get a job

[@benjaminvalencia1017]

@@arain764niara I know right? LMAO

[@emersonolivares9217]

I'm a college grad and took two courses from Coursera and graduated with two certificates from Coursera. I was able to gain 24 credits from Coursera and transferred the credits to another University!

[@RichardWalls]

That's amazing! Congrats!

[@thechocolatemonster3392]

Did the institution you took the courses from give you credits? Or did you have to show it to your university and convince them to give you credits?

[@triceyb8188]

My concern is are they accredited courses for big universities

[@We.do.not.scissor]

What university accepted the transfer?

[@zensational.]

​@triceyb8188 yeah there is! You can search for different certificates from Universities. I plan to do as many from UofM that fit my career/degree goals, to help get accepted when I transfer to UofM.

[@UnbreakableBloke]

I took up business courses in Coursera, most especially in project management. Today, I am now a project manager for two marketing agencies in the US. Coursera helps me to finally use my knowledge I learned in that platform in my role.

[@zaidalmashan517]

That's great!! congrats. What is the best Project management course at coursera which will make me understand everything about PM?

[@RichardWalls]

That's awesome to hear - congrats! Did you have any other prior experience in project management?

[@UnbreakableBloke]

@@RichardWalls As a digital marketer, I just realized I needed to know more about project management since they go well together. So, I decided to learn more about it. I started leading projects but I didn’t have the title. I applied last year and my different clients were impressed by my experience and credentials and decided to give me the project manager role in their companies. Coursera helped me advance my career. ❤️

[@UnbreakableBloke]

@@zaidalmashan517 I love UC-Irvine’s project management courses. They’re straightforward and they helped me to be equipped in my role.

[@lih1352]

Do you have a degree besides a Coursera certificate?

[@kayseacamp]

I'm currently a new pre-nursing student and plan on taking Coursera's anatomy and physiology course prior to actually enrolling in that course with my school so that I can frontload the knowledge I need so that when I actually take the course I can be as successful as possible. I'm super excited I came across Coursera.

[@dianaj5026]

Hey! Did ur school accept the anatomy &physiology cert from coursera? Am here for the same thing

[@RogerClubv]

I just started on coursera last week and I can't believe that I didn't do so earlier. I think the contents are put together much better and nore professional than Udemy. I give it a 5 🌟.

[@RichardWalls]

Glad to hear it, Roger! It's one of my favorite platforms, for sure.

[@ethanlee-c3d]

Yup am wanting to do a bunch of courses on coursera. The good thing...is it’s free unless you are wanting their certificates.

[@12823matthewkao]

most important thing is that the certificates are recognized by most of the employers...its the real thing!

[@antinorum9820]

Same. I tried Edx and has been a nightmare.

[@missloved8213]

Do you still recommend Coursera?

[@hirwa.emmanuel]

Thanks for this reflection, coursera certificates really add value in career advancement, another important element that distinguish coursera with other learning platforms is financial aid option.

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks for the comment, Hirwa! Completely agree.

[@jessicagideon9940]

How do you get the certificate in Coursera?

[@justinrogers9010]

I have 0 self confidence and have never taken anything beyond high school. I know I know, that's crazy! After seeing what this online course is all about and currently in a mid-life crisis, I want to try at least one course. I'd like to have a certificate in something...I was actually looking at the Cyber Security course and may take the plunge....Thanks for the helpful information.

[@dhruboisgood]

All the best! Hope you plunge into that course and complete it.

[@RichardWalls]

Best of luck, Justin!

[@barnes80]

You can do it!

[@ijn1216]

Do it! You deserve it for yourself. Imagine getting that Cyber security cert now. It will Change your life. Good luck to you ❤️🙏🏽 you got this!

[@ArmaldoEsposito]

hey bud how is it going?

[@Tech-nicallyBlack]

Some certifications give you credit hours, now there are degrees and masters on the website. I’m in IT support, looking into cyber security analyst, and AZU’s computer science masters with a specialization in cybersecurity PS. I’m coming from a non tech background. I only know CSS, HTML and SPSS. I majored in Sociology at UVA. It’s very doable guys! Don’t give up, I love Coursera!

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks for your comment, Jhayda! Definitely a good option to explore! I'd also suggest, if you're looking into CS, Georgia Tech has one of the best programs (also available online) and it's around $10K. Pretty rigorous though from what I understand!

[@Tech-nicallyBlack]

@@RichardWalls THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was definitely looking into it and received a few emails about it. I’ll definitely be checking it out.

[@atharizki5507]

Yes I love it too, I highly recommended to my friends using Coursera and pay for it

[@ShaneHummus]

Great video! Coursera and other online learning platforms are changing the game!

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks Shane! Completely agree - will only continue to grow. Another game changer would be if we did a *collab video* . 😉 If willing to entertain the idea, I've got an email headed your way to check. Would love to have a conversation around higher education.

[@andyc9902]

Yes

[@jaimesmith1086]

@@RichardWalls The Collab video would be awesome.

[@reijin999]

I've been studying from MOOCs for years and always have come across Coursera (paying money for certain courses has turned me away), but now I am reconsidering and will be working on the equivalent of a doctorate and actually having something to show for it. I've wasted money over the years on superfluous things but have come to realize investing in education (outside of buying textbooks) is is well worth it.

[@RichardWalls]

Certainly for the price, it's great to build a portfolio of certificates, along with projects or other examples of work.

[@MASpiroShadowWoods]

I appreciate your review. I completed my first Coursera course just recently. Mine was available through the university where I work so it was free. I agree the peer-grading feedback was hit or miss. I did learn a lot from reading what other people turned in for assignments. And I personally tried to provide decent feedback. Some of the feedback was really thoughtful. Some was not even written in complete sentences! LOL! But I enjoyed the course a lot and will probably continue in the certification it is part of.

[@RichardWalls]

Awesome to hear - thanks for sharing! It does help quite a bit to see what other people have done in the peer review process. And appreciate you being one of the users that does provide good peer feedback. 😀

[@jonsnow416]

Hi Richard. I was looking for the perfect review on Coursera and I am in the right place. Thank you for this video. I am starting classes on Coursera.

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks Jon! Good luck w/ your classes!

[@efraflores2270]

hi my friend! aftr 9 month have coursera has been helpfull for your interests?

[@ScarrednCharred]

Did it do anything for you?

[@chawquee]

Best review is trying by yourself .it is free

[@crisgonc]

Coursera is brilliant. All courses I have completed have supported me in my career.🙏🏾❤️

[@RichardWalls]

Awesome to hear, Cristiane! What courses/specializations did you take and how did it help you?

[@torreto5391]

can you please explain?

[@yolow69]

I lost an opportunity due to lack of experience in an area . I am now working on getting a certification to make myself more marketable! Thanks for your insight!

[@sylenyap2409]

Thank you for making this video. I'm stuck between taking a payroll course(s) with Coursera or taking a course with CUNY. I live in NYC and the price point is a huge difference. I'm currently paying for my son's college tuition and was wondering if Coursera would be worth the money as I would like to further my knowledge in finance but don't want to waste money. I truly appreciate your honesty and thoroughness.

[@alanlado1602]

Taking Coursera courses has been the best thing that happened to me in the last 2 years.

[@RichardWalls]

Nice to hear! Has it led to any new career opportunities or advancement? Or did it help in other ways?

[@torreto5391]

can you please elaborate? did it help you get a job?

[@mtorres723]

@@torreto5391 these dudes don’t wanna explain haha

[@lih1352]

@@torreto5391 I'm starting to believe they're dishonest :/

[@KarenMoore-k3o]

Right now im doing project management and trying to figure out which should be my next

[@RichardWalls]

Maybe want to explore roles after completing, and/or at the same time consider a PMP cert: www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp

[@Aisi555]

I've just finished the AWS IOT course.. it was not for beginner and fortunately i am familliar with AWS from last year. Some exercise was written in 2019 and as 2021 AWS has upgrading some services, so after exercise 3 it is not meet the required upgraded version. But after all, it is boosting my confidence for this pandemic era as coursera approved my financial aid.

[@RichardWalls]

That's awesome to hear! Thanks for the comment. What are you looking to achieve as far as next role in your career?

[@Aisi555]

@@RichardWalls not much to expect, but i switch to educational jobs as it is more demand during this pandemic

[@thatonedog819]

I'm planning on using it to refresh my memory on some classes before going back to college after a couple year break

[@dngt90X]

Its free if you live in california and are part of public library system

[@RichardWalls]

Nice! Alot of benefits with local public libraries.

[@paulal3261]

I've taken Cybersecurity in college and Coursera and Coursera was excellent! They explained everything in a way I could better understand. The free course is nothing but listening so making sure you takes notes is highly important to make sure you know you are learning & understanding the content. Highly recommend 👌

[@KenSherman]

I commend you on clarifying a little of the difference between the specialization and the courses.

[@Brucee_97]

I love it. Thank you for this review 🙂

[@Rebecca-qg8pb]

I want to get a master degree in business administration and VFX and a specialization in software development and the fact that I don't have to go to a physical university and study both at the same time is amazing.

[@maggieflores1645]

Did the courses help in finding a successful position?

[@LilGamingChannel]

well put video, thanks!

[@RichardWalls]

Hi - thanks for the comment! Glad you found it useful!

[@AmpDad87]

I’m debating on taking courses has anyone taken any and have been able to advance in their careers? Has your employers or others recognized the education from Coursera

[@kuzuthunder1964]

I would suggest focusing on courses with projects/coding exercises and specializations with capstone projects. Employers does not care about what you can be able to do but the things you have done, so, if you use coursera to strengthen your portfolio you will definitely advance in your field.

[@dubrovniko]

What a great video! Thank you Richard 💪

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@mqmareq6248]

Coursera is great, but most of the courses I have done there were built in such way that if you do not achieve 100% score, you probably can not read. Exception being e.g. Pavel Pevzner's Bioinformatics specialisation or the original 2012 version of the Probabilistic Graphical Models course (has been diluted and split into several courses now, so not sure about that one any more). In this respect, I found MITx courses on edX *much* better (and I like edX UX significantly more as well - yes, this is subjective). In order to pass those, you have to understand the subject matter, apply it in a creative way to a problem you have never seen before - so you have to actually think as opposed to Coursera's norm of simple recall quizzes. The only problem of those MITx courses is that they run on extremely crazy schedules, so having full-time job and/or family makes it almost impossible to do them simply because of lack of time.

[@RichardWalls]

The course difficulty really does vary by course. So far, they've been easy to moderately difficult, nothing too crazy. I'd look into some of the professional certificates, as the level of rigor may be higher there. edX is another great platform though - they usually have little to no overlap in university partnerships and courses (last I checked), so they're really good complements to one another.

[@shortnykee4643]

Love this video 🙏🏽 - I saw on the sight that it would be $39 a month and it’s about 10 hours per week in less than 6 months, just wanted to make sure if that was accurate and also if it’s a certain time frame when we complete the classes are we suppose to schedule the test for the certification itself or everything is all inclusive?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi! Thanks for the comment. I'd say alot of the courses/specializations can be done quite a bit faster than what's advertised. Of course, totally depends on your familiarity with the subject, and whether you skip some content and try to complete assignments faster. Everything is included from what you mentioned. Hope this helps!

[@shortnykee4643]

@@RichardWalls Okay Great ! Thank you so much for the response back 🙏🏽 I really appreciate it !

[@BCM222]

Can one put these on a resume and get a job for example Comptia + and Security + certs and get a job are they accepted by most employers or are these "decorative wallpaper" like a continuation learning which is nice and all lets employers know you seek improvement.

[@RichardWalls]

Hi! Yes, certainly worth including on your resume where appropriate (based on jobs you're applying for) and would be a great complement to some of the industry-recognized CompTIA certs. I've included coursework on my resume when it related to the role I applied for.

[@biggboi1025]

You have to sell yourself in the interview. Mention to the hiring manager all the skills you learned, and even get technical with it. Ultimately, employers don't care about school. Just that you know how to do their job.

[@rexxander6679]

Thank you for doing this review it's very informative 👍👍

[@RichardWalls]

Hi - thank you for the comment and glad you liked it!

[@CatherineChaw312]

Hi there! So I study using Coursera. I have taken a few courses on variety of fields I am interested in. I did an introductory marketing course ( from Wharton) and currently doing an accounting course ( also from Wharton). I wanna learn more about different branches of business as I am still trying to figure out what I like the most and what I should choose to pursue my degree. Now I wanna learn about business administration .Can you recommend me some great courses about business management or business administration for newbies on Coursera? Thank you 😊

[@trangtranthi9999]

you can learn a specialization from strategy management from university of illinois plus google project management, i think so ♡

[@joshuamizal2703]

Thanks for you insights on this 💯

[@RichardWalls]

Glad it was helpful, Joshua!

[@prof.dr.sabrinr.m.ibrahim462]

I tried to access coursera, but they give me only 7 day free trial. Can anyone say to me how I got the courses for free, please

[@anomad6314]

I'm stopping at 5 - 6 specializations and 2-3 individual courses. The last 3 specializations will based on change management, transformation, and SQL. Should be done by the end of May.... has taken 3 months, but will hopefully be worth it.

[@RichardWalls]

That's alot of learning! Best of luck completing them all!

[@anomad6314]

​@@RichardWalls Thank you. FYI Below is what's done so far... it's taken longer than expected... will finish with a SQL specialization this week: - Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud Specialization - Digital Transformation Using AI/ML with Google Cloud Specialization - Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialization - Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making Specialization (40K words of notes!) - Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance Specialization - Removing Barriers to Change - Content Strategy for Professionals Specialization (Capstone to sort) - Health Information Technology Fundamentals - Designing the Future of Work (2hrs left) - Digital Transformation - Digital Business Models

[@noodles8951]

I badly wanted to take a course but i don't have a laptop. I wish it could be available on just a phone.

[@RichardWalls]

You can access all the course content on your phone, but definitely would be easier on a laptop.

[@dennissakala1027]

Never heard of this... Please how do I learn more.. in Africa Zambabwe and I want inn

[@ShawnMKouri]

Do they have due dates on the NBA courses for assignments? I’m at a community college and the professors set due dates for assignments. And sometimes we get 1 to 2 chapters per week. Well, really an average of one chapter. Plus of midterm if that happens depending on the professor and sometimes on rarer cases a final exam. What is Coursera like?

[@tf4268]

@RichardWalls My company gives us access to the Coursera+ classes, some of which are taken straight from the UIUC iMBA courses. From what I could see, if you take these courses ahead of enrolling in the iMBA, you can use them towards your degree. Having been a part of both Coursera and iMBA at UIUC, do you know if this is an additional way to save some $$ on the 12 or so credits I currently have access to? Or is it something that you inevitably have to pay for when transferring those credits for consideration/grades? Thanks man, great channel! UIUC and Boston University applications going in this week, in large part thanks to your content!

[@aroldomacario3103]

Question how about 41 dollars subscription I really don’t see how can I get the MBA program

[@capitalinteligente.podcast]

Awesome video! I am actually thinking about doing a course about Legal Tech and Startups! Thanks! Cheers 🚀

[@OliviaSmithR]

Great content. What do you think about Vonza platform?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Olivia - thank you! Vonza looks to be a bit different. More of a hosting platform for creators/educators to share and monetize their online courses. Looks to be a closer comparison to Udemy, which also is a hosting platform for individual creators.

[@OliviaSmithR]

@@RichardWalls Thank you for looking into Vonza

[@OliviaSmithR]

​@@RichardWalls thank you!

[@katbutnohat_]

I just did Microsoft Azure Fundamentals and it was riddled with problems. Broken links to Azure sandbox environments, steps that mention non-existent settings, or are in a different place now, inconsistent video player functionality from lesson to lesson - some fullscreen, some don't, some you can change speed, some you can't. And mid video tests that cut the presenter off mid-sentence and pop up before the fact have been taught. The whole experience was infuriating. Are their other courses falling out of sync like this, or was this just really bad luck?

[@i-xanity-i5136]

As a person with no degree but interested in cyber security, would completing cyber security related certificates/courses allow me to step into the job field on a mid-high skill level?

[@RichardWalls]

If you have no degree or experience in cyber security, I would not set your expectations to jump into a mid-high level role. You'd be better suited to exploring entry level roles after you earn some certs. A degree would be even better, and there are some options through UC Berkeley and Syracuse University.

[@unknownzzz2200]

I’m on the same thing

[@lih1352]

Wondering too. My husband believes some videos encouraging to obtain a cyber security certificate claiming you'll be making six figures to start...I say highly unlikely but would like opinions

[@shahaijaz6576]

What if we complete the 4 week specialisation in only one week. Can we download the certificate only after 1 week? Or do we have to wait for 4 weeks?

[@RichardWalls]

You would be able to download immediately after finishing the course.

[@shahaijaz6576]

@@RichardWalls Thankyou for answering my query. 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@diceflawless9115]

Is it self paced classes or do they have actual online class rooms?

[@Loofy101]

Bruh. Why is the video slowed down. You don't sound normal unless at 1.25x or higher.

[@RichardWalls]

That's just the way I talk. 😀 Thankfully, there is a speed up option!

[@t1elo66]

Cool video & thanks for sharing. , I would like to ask if there is any English business language class that anyone would suggest in order to get better in English as its not my native language & also gain some confidence in speaking/expressing/selling myself in an interview to be able to have more chances of getting the job.. I have found this "Business English Specialization" but am not sure how to pick the right lesson. Thanks in advance

[@TotalRookie_LV]

Tried one course - Python programming basics. It was a lot of "water" in what seemed to be like an intro to an _actual_ course, but then there was a "test", which one had to pass to get further. I was extremely frustrated to put it mildly, seems like the aim of such "test" is not to test ones knowledge, but with how much BS one is willing to put up with. User interface isn't brilliant either - here on KZbin you can use fast backward and forward, if you missed something, on Coursera it just isn't there. I don't remember anymore, what other issues with UI there was, but I recall myself thinking how ironic it is to have those for a site, which claims to teach web design and programming skills.

[@stingyblue8189]

What do you think about Forage’s courses for college students trying to figure out a career path and how does it compare to Coursera?

[@slowmotion1104]

So there’s no professor? Everyone grades each others work?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi - by and large, yes. It's either automatically graded (in multiple choice) or peer graded (in open response questions).

[@theresakidd]

Debating whether or not I want start using coursera.

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Theresa - you can always audit some of the courses and see if its your cup of tea!

[@yasminee52]

Start éducation is always a good idea

[@omaymaajouamai5631]

I would really like to know if you think it'll be possible to get into the job field of management using Coursera content, knowing that I have no degree. Thank youuu

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Omayma - if you're talking about managing people, it's unlikely to find a job doing so with only Coursera content. But you'd be able to land other roles that give you the opportunity to move up and eventually into management.

[@murphybrowns-tv8zk]

please can someone help me i want to learn and be earning

[@TravisSmith-jb8wr]

Udemy is better for learning Python and SQL. Learn and retained next to nothing after 4 months of python and SQL on Coursera. Udemy has better hands on so far. Actually it is almost all hands on. Currently taking 100 days to code and SQL boot camps.

[@ed1019-h8o]

Course content excellent but very limited support resources ie no in person chats spend so much time trying to find out how to find a template needed to complete peer reviewed exercises ect.. overall the course organization can be poor but the content I have found to be exceptional.

[@janevan8]

I have some questions if i take EMT course in University of Colorado can i use that as my job everywhere like in Canada, USA, and UK?

[@nidasyed7114]

Hi, i just wanna know is it like online class or they have videos so that we can watch and learn anytime.. please do reply much needed

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Nida! Majority of the courses are prerecorded videos you can watch and learn at your own pace.

[@bilalqasmi9907]

I'm an Electrical and Electronics Engineer. I want to persue career in Cyber Security of Microsoft Certification. What will be the cost all in all? I've researched and found out $49/month. How it'll be calculated if I finish in 3 months or in 6 months?

[@deamicisfrank1308]

can i do the courses even though i'm 16

[@HealthHacks94]

i cant see the date they make the course how i can see it?

[@RichardWalls]

No way to see that, unfortunately. Would be helpful though!

[@sittnaamir1120]

thank you for explaining... i just wanna know how can i get free certificate from coursera when I'm done with certain courses. I'm from Sudan and where I'm from visa card and master card still not working lol.

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Sittna - not aware of any way you can get a free certificate, but you may want to contact the support team if there's any alternatives?

[@sittnaamir1120]

@@RichardWalls alright I will thank you very much i appreciate your reply 🌹

[@zachmcdougal4226]

I'm actually looking at starting cyber secruity. Are there any timed sections like quizzes or tests?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi - depends on the course, but generally, yes, there are timed sections. Can be in quizzes or tests.

[@josemendozajr5345]

It’s 50 bucks a month

[@parthapratimroy8282]

I'm thinking about taking online animation course which platform do you recommend?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Partha - hard to say not having looking at the animation courses on each platform. I don't think it matters too much; you can explore Coursera, Udemy, EdX, Udacity, etc, and find some courses to take.

[@ScarrednCharred]

@@RichardWalls thumbs up for liking your own reply

[@FrancisDumagat-bo2uj]

Great value!

[@torreto5391]

my question abou the certificates is are they considered as real ones in the job market or just a self development thing you can use to just boost your chance a bit?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Torreto - great question! More the latter - better for self development and signals to prospective employers that you prioritize self improvement. Some of these certificate, depending on the field (programming/coding, UX, art, etc), will result in you having built some portfolio of work that you can showcase, which can be very valuable.

[@torreto5391]

@@RichardWalls thank you! I appreciate the honesty man. You get a subscribe for that🫡

[@Btheonly33]

@@torreto5391 wouldn't say full honesty I'm waiting for him to talk about how they sell it as free but you can't get any certificates In the trial version.

[@markhoward3733]

Can you use an IPad?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Mark - yes, you can.

[@MadinaGbotoe]

Hello, how do you demonstrate these on your resume?

[@RichardWalls]

In your resume, there should be a section for "Education" where you can list the school or institution, the subject, and Coursera next to it. You can download a free example resume template here that shows it: www.therichardwalls.com/products

[@Abdullah-iv9rt]

What do you recommend, guys, taking psychology courses at Coursera or IAP Career College? I’m not sure. Can anyone help me? Because I have searched of Coursera, and it has a D- grade from the Better Business Bureau. IAP has a high grade from Better Business Bureau.

[@RichardWalls]

Depends on your goals. If you're trying to pursue a career in psychology, I'd recommend opting for a formal degree program.

[@Abdullah-iv9rt]

@@RichardWallsIs IAP career college good when it comes to a formal degree?

[@SamMponda-j1k]

What if u take professional degree.. would you still pay after completion????

[@RichardWalls]

If you end up pursuing a formal degree at a university, you'll typically pay by class or semester.

[@hosseinyazdani3731]

Sir, I've a question Is this course for the people who are small and they don't graduated of school?

[@lujainfakeeh1644]

Will I get a paid certificate if I completed only one course out of a whole specialization?

[@RichardWalls]

Yes, you'll get a certificate for each course.

[@itsoyadoyinpalace6278]

I’m in college for bachelors in cyber security, but I want to do IT or project management while still in college in coursera would that make sense? Or be worth it ?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi - I'd suggest finishing out your bachelors degree, but having additional certs that can augment what you're already doing can only help. For how inexpensive it is on Coursera, it's certainly worth considering, particularly for project management since there is alot of versatility with that.

[@mohamed.nasser22]

Thanks bro 😊 i love to tell you that your channel will grow very fast i promise you

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks!

[@PartyCrewCoolPAD]

Greetings and Salutations From the free course offered in New California Republic 😮😊

[@official6arz]

Can you do this with no GED and it be respected as atleast a GED replacement?

[@RichardWalls]

Depends on the job or career you're looking to get into, but would still strongly recommend GED as a baseline. Coursera certs will help.

[@Moodboard39]

Lol dude , you need high school diploma or GED lol to work. Lol replacement? Is not a replacement.

[@richardcontell1314]

Hi Richard, One question: If I complete for example a financial accounting certificate from Penn University, do I get the certificate from Penn University or from Coursera? Thanks

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Richard - you get the certificate from Coursera.

[@richardcontell1314]

@@RichardWalls Thanks, but will the certificate show I completed the course from Penn University?

[@ariadnabeneventi7343]

@@richardcontell1314 yup, but it does not counts as a Credit, unless the course says so. I did a course from yale about psych and it has the yale logo and the coursera as well. It says you completed a xourse from that uni from coursera, your name and the teachers signature

[@missnataliia9587]

Do you know any details how to get in touch with workers there? Cuz I’ve completed the course, but can’t get a certificate… Thanks for your reply in advance)

[@RichardWalls]

Apart from navigating through the support site, not sure of the best path forward there. www.coursera.support/s/learner-help-center?language=en_US

[@boydkalyati6192]

How can I take a course on Coursera

[@ambinicole5159]

Appreciate the content.

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks for the comment, Ambi!

[@tyanajames7815]

Can I use this in a resume

[@thegoat5587]

Yes

[@RichardWalls]

Yes - absolutely! And LinkedIn.

[@siehsamahkargbo7209]

How can i get into the coursera program

[@RichardWalls]

You can start by taking a few courses to see how you like the platform. Then you might want to consider Coursera Plus if you're looking at taking multiple courses and wanting to earn the certificates.

[@Jakilyn]

Can anyone confirm the cost? I am seeing $39 monthly. Do courses vary in cost in addition to the monthly $39 subscription fee?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi - for the Coursera Plus subscription (access to the majority of courses+their certificates), it's currently $59/mo, or $399/yr (which comes out to $33.25/mo, but the $399 is paid upfront). If you don't go that route, the price points vary by course and specialization.

[@xjyoyo]

Richard Walls - Career Dev & Finance It’s such unbelievable price comparing those profit making courses provided by some professional bodies.

[@EL_RAMBOx]

Do you need a diploma or ged to participate in this certification for Google IT?

[@anaestereo810]

Hi Richard. What ia the best fre mooc as an introductory/ pre-mba degree?

[@RichardWalls]

University of Illinois offers alot of their MBA curriculum on the platform - I'd recommend you explore those for sure!

[@leonkabo]

Wow, thanks bro!

[@RichardWalls]

No problem, Leon!

How much are the certs?

[@blessingmatiro9082]

Which IoT courses did you take?

[@RichardWalls]

This one from UC Irvine: www.coursera.org/specializations/iot

[@blessingmatiro9082]

@@RichardWalls Thank you so much, for getting back to me Richard Walls. This is definitely a great starting point for me. I will take this course, and I see that I can enroll today. I appreciate the career development and finance mentoring you offer, it's awesome! I was particularly interested in your journey to becoming a product manager especially in the IoT space (I am working for a tech company that develops software for IoT spaces) . I aspire to be a product manager soon, and I'm working towards it. Thanks for the guidance. I have my eye on a couple of online MBAs to consider, thanks to your video on that😀... Brilliant!! I am grateful. Any thoughts regarding working towards a Product management certification? Is this worth pursuing, and could you please recommend a great certification that is recognized internationally? Many thanks!

[@Hardspace1979]

Do these courses have a good return on investment for a complete noob.

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Chris - hard to answer. Depends on your formal education background, work experience, career goals, and what courses you end up taking. Generally, because of the really low price point, it certainly is a good option to get visibility and have something to show for your education in a certain subject.

[@RepentBritain]

Thank you sir. I've enjoyed watching your review. God bless

[@RichardWalls]

Thank you - really appreciate your comment!

[@galactusisapuss]

I'm interested but I don't see how people whom have been high school drop outs can now attend Berkley. My question is say I use coursera and I get my B.A in computer science and I apply to IBM London, and the recruiter sees I've got a b.a from Harvard University. He decides to check with the dean of Harvard to make sure I've graduated from there. Is that dean or registrar office going to say "hey, yeah he graduated from here I can see him in our program". Or will they not have any information of me ever using there services.

[@RichardWalls]

Hi - not quite how that works. You don't attend any of these universities, you just take courses that were created by the universities that are hosted on this platform. As for the degrees that Coursera offers, that's a different pathway; you'd have to apply to the university and get accepted.

[@mercedesrivera590]

Cuestión si I can take more then one course for same price ?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Mercedes - you might want to explore the Coursera PLUS subscription that they offer. It allows you to take as many courses as you want for just one monthly fee. Check out my other video on my channel on that service for more info!

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Thanks for this

[@RichardWalls]

No problem, Michael!

[@Rex88282]

I’ve learned UI/ UX alone without courses in 1 month ! Only Google .

[@RichardWalls]

Nice!

[@techworld2977]

Very helpful. Thank you!!

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks for the comment - glad you found it useful!

[@raidensama1511]

Do you actually learn from coursera or is this all geared towards a certificate? Some want to genuinely learn not get certificates or degrees.

[@moexii6308]

Is there tests at the end of the paid courses?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi - yes, there are quizzes and tests in every course.