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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Professional Certificates on Coursera are designed by industry leaders to help you master the skills you need to stand out to employers.
Take the first step toward your new career
Get professional-level training and earn a credential from a leading company
Prior experience optional
Build job-ready skills, even if you're new to the field.
3,428,351
job openings across Professional Certificate fields ¹
Earn a valuable credential
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
Learn at your own pace
Complete the training in less than 6 months while working a full-time job.
Under 10 hours
of flexible study per week ³
Find a career that works for you
Whatever your background or interests are, Professional Certificates have you covered.
IT Support
IT support specialists evaluate and troubleshoot technology issues so equipment runs smoothly.
If you like:
- Solving problems
- Attention to detail
- Troubleshooting
$50,875 average entry-level salary ⁴ 340,555 job openings ⁴
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Data Analytics
Data analysts collect, organize, and transform data to make informed business decisions.
If you like:
- Working with numbers
- Solving problems
- Attention to detail
$67,974 average entry-level salary ⁴ 337,407 job openings ⁴
Project Management
Project Managers oversee the planning and execution of projects to ensure they’re successful.
If you like:
- Leading a team
- Writing and communications
- Collaborating with others
$59,031 average entry-level salary ⁴ 475,173 job openings ⁴
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UX Design
UX designers make digital and physical products easier and more enjoyable to use.
If you like:
- Understanding people
- Thinking creatively
- Solving problems
$58,600 average entry-level salary ⁴ 113,786 job openings ⁴
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Social Media
Social media specialists establish, build, and manage a company’s social media
If you like:
- Engaging with people
- Following trends
- Thinking creatively
$56,443 average entry-level salary ¹ 30,937 job openings ¹
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Data Science
Data scientists extract and analyze data to make informed business decisions.
If you like:
- Working with numbers
- Intellectual curiosity
- Writing and communications
$103,823 average entry-level salary ¹ 364,000 job openings ¹
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity analysts develop strategies to protect organizations from cyber-attacks and disruptions.
If you like:
- Problem solving
- Technical challenges
- Attention to detail
$69,897 average entry-level salary ¹ 144,682 job openings ¹
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Sales Development
Sales development representatives are the first point of contact for prospective customers.
If you like:
- Engaging with people
- Building relationships
- Understanding people's needs
$51,324 average entry-level salary ¹ 207,400 job openings ¹
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Cloud Development
Cloud developers analyze customer needs and design systems and solutions for the cloud.
If you like:
- Managing projects
- Maintaining databases
- New technology
$81,312 average entry-level salary ¹ 92,243 job openings ¹
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Bookkeeping
Bookkeepers are responsible for producing and interpreting financial statements that inform key business decisions.
If you like:
- Working with numbers
- Attention to detail
- Organization
$58,045 average entry-level salary ¹ 322,453 job openings ¹
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Sales Operations
Sales operations specialists create strategies that support sales teams to optimize growth.
If you like:
- Leading a team
- Troubleshooting
- Efficiency
$46,313 average entry-level salary ¹ 183,922 job openings ¹
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Data Engineering
Data engineers collect data and build products to provide insights and answer business questions.
If you like:
- Working with numbers
- Identifying patterns
- Solving problems
$99,025 average entry-level salary ¹ 336,334 job openings ¹
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Los Angeles, CA
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India
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United States
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Canada
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United States
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Nigeria
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