Launch your new career with a Professional Certificate on Coursera
Professional Certificates offer flexible, online training designed to get you job-ready for high-growth fields.
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Prior experience optional
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2,256,745
job openings across Professional Certificate fields ¹
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Apply your new skills to real-world projects using the latest industry tools and techniques.
4.7/5
average rating given by 200,000+ global learners enrolled in an entry-level Professional Certificate ²
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Complete the training in less than 6 months while working a full-time job.
Under 10 hours
of flexible study per week ³
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Professional Certificates on Coursera are designed by industry leaders to help you master the skills you need to stand out to employers.
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Whatever your background or interests are, Professional Certificates have you covered.
Front-End Developer
Create responsive websites and develop interactive experiences using industry-standard tools and languages
If you like:
- Problem solving
- Thinking creatively
- Creating great user experiences
$86,200 median entry-level salary ¹ 45,168 job openings ¹
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Back-End Developer
Build web applications using industry-standard tools and programming systems
If you like:
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting
- Collaborating
$93,900 median entry-level salary ¹ 28,495 job openings ¹
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Digital Marketer
Define and develop digital strategies to deliver business growth through online channels
If you like:
- Working with numbers
- Understanding people
- Problem solving
$43,900 median entry-level salary ¹ 133,170 job openings ¹
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IT Support Specialist
Evaluate and troubleshoot technology issues so equipment runs smoothly
If you like:
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting
- Helping people
$39,000 median entry-level salary ¹ 268,722 job openings ¹
Data Analyst
Collect, organize, and transform data to make informed decisions
If you like:
- Working with numbers
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
$61,200 median entry-level salary ¹ 104,485 job openings ¹
Project Manager
Oversee the planning and execution of projects to ensure they’re successful
If you like:
- Leading a team
- Problem solving
- Communication
$64,100 median entry-level salary ¹ 201,208 job openings ¹
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UX Designer
Make digital and physical products easier and more enjoyable to use
If you like:
- Understanding people
- Thinking creatively
- Problem solving
$81,500 median entry-level salary ¹ 77,080 job openings ¹
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Social Media Marketer
Social media specialists establish, build, and manage a company’s social media
If you like:
- Engaging with people
- Following trends
- Thinking creatively
$42,200 median entry-level salary ¹ 48,946 job openings ¹
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Data Scientist
Extract and analyze data to make informed business decisions
If you like:
- Working with numbers
- Intellectual curiosity
- Writing and communication
$102,400 median entry-level salary ¹ 56,727 job openings ¹
Recommended Professional Certificate(s)
Cybersecurity Analyst
Develop strategies to protect organizations from cyber-attacks and disruptions
If you like:
- Problem solving
- Technical challenges
- Attention to detail
$80,800 median entry-level salary ¹ 175,924 job openings ¹
Recommended Professional Certificate(s)
Sales Development Representative
Work with prospective customers to help them in their buying journey
If you like:
- Engaging with people
- Building relationships
- Understanding people
$42,500 median entry-level salary ¹ 55,969 job openings ¹
Recommended Professional Certificate(s)
Application Developer
Analyze customer needs and design systems and solutions for the cloud
If you like:
- Managing projects
- Learning new technologies
- Problem solving
$75,200 median entry-level salary ¹ 84,503 job openings ¹
Recommended Professional Certificate(s)
Bookkeeper
Record financial transactions and manage financial records
If you like:
- Working with numbers
- Attention to detail
- Writing & organization
$33,700 median entry-level salary ¹ 356,968 job openings ¹
Recommended Professional Certificate(s)
Sales Operations Specialist
Create strategies that support sales teams to optimize growth
If you like:
- Leading a team
- Troubleshooting
- Efficiency
$37,900 median entry-level salary ¹ 14,823 job openings ¹
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Data Engineer
Design and build systems to collect and transform data into useable information for data science
If you like:
- Working with numbers
- Identifying patterns
- Problem solving
$101,100 median entry-level salary ¹ 52,659 job openings ¹
Recommended Professional Certificate(s)
Marketing Analyst
Perform research and gather data to help companies market their products or services
If you like:
- Working with numbers
- Understanding people
- Collaborating
$56,400 median entry-level salary ¹ 52,738 job openings ¹
Recommended Professional Certificate(s)
DevOps Engineer
Build the tools & infrastructure to allow companies to maintain and improve their platform
If you like:
- Building tools
- Problem solving
- Collaborating
$98,900 median entry-level salary ¹ 51,212 job openings ¹
Recommended Professional Certificate(s)
Data Warehouse Developer
Design and build systems to collect, transform and store data for companies' Business Intelligence
If you like:
- Building tools
- Identifying patterns
- Problem solving
$65,500 median entry-level salary ¹ 33,531 job openings ¹
Recommended Professional Certificate(s)
Sales Representative
Analyze sales activity to advise on ways to increase sales
If you like:
- Engaging with people
- Building relationships
- Understanding people
$39,500 median entry-level salary ¹ 484,244 job openings ¹
Recommended Professional Certificate(s)
¹ Salary data (median with 0-2 years experience) and job opening data are sourced from US Burning Glass Labor Insight Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (4/01/2021 - 3/31/22) ² Coursera Platform Data, all time ³ Most designed to be completed in 6 months, with 10 hours or less of work per week
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United States
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Canada
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United States
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