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Free Coursera for Californians - ashkir - 03-21-2023
Californians can get free Coursera via Coursera | California State Libraries (c4b-integration.com)
You must be a California resident to sign up. But, there's no real check. It is noted they may check your name against the California library database now/then. The state will get full access to all grades, progress, etc on Coursera.
This also includes the Google IT, PM certifications.
RE: Free Coursera for Californians - Vle045 - 03-22-2023
Wow. Hey, there’s someone in California with the same name as me….
But, the link has a built in check. My IP is not in California, so access denied.
RE: Free Coursera for Californians - ashkir - 03-23-2023
(03-22-2023, 02:01 PM)Vle045 Wrote: Wow. Hey, there’s someone in California with the same name as me….
But, the link has a built in check. My IP is not in California, so access denied.
Sounds like a vacation to California is in your future
RE: Free Coursera for Californians - ifomonay - 03-23-2023
Wow. This is a great find! I created an account, and I signed up for a course.
RE: Free Coursera for Californians - jsd - 03-23-2023
Signed up even though I have absolutely no time for courses for pleasure right now! Maybe some day...
RE: Free Coursera for Californians - dfrecore - 03-24-2023
We used to be CA residents, but my husband traveled frequently; are you saying that if you aren't taking the courses from CA, that you can't do them anywhere else?
RE: Free Coursera for Californians - jsd - 03-24-2023
I think it's just a check during signup.
RE: Free Coursera for Californians - lisarox - 04-17-2024
TIL library cards expire. They told me today at the circulation desk the cards expire after three years if you don't renew them. Last year I was able to sign up for Coursera with the library I got in 2008. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
RE: Free Coursera for Californians - bjcheung77 - 04-17-2024
I think there were other states that participated in this too, not just California. It's great while it lasted, hopefully something Coursera and EdX can partner with other companies or stick with their current partners and make a similar program for everyone, even if there is a small charge for products and services...