Partner's Name
George Mason University
Location
Virginia
George Mason University’s Mason Career Academy is an online professional education program offered through its Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) division in partnership with Coursera. It gives professionals and alumni access to 90+ online training courses and industry-recognized certifications across high-demand sectors like data analytics, cybersecurity, IT support, UX, and more. While current students, faculty, and alumni may access some courses for free, displaced workers in the National Capital Region can enroll for a fee via Mason CPE.
The program’s Career Academy Plus tier offers unlimited access to more than 7,000 professional certifications and specializations in the Coursera catalog, including advanced-level and generative AI content. All credentials are shareable and designed to help learners boost resumes, transition careers, or deepen expertise — delivered in a flexible, self-paced online format.