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Free Coursera Program for Personal Development

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Free Coursera Program for Personal Development
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Are you ready for another exciting semester at HKUST? And what better way to get started than with some free online courses from our MOOC partner, Coursera!

Get full access to their program catalogs, meet learners from around the world, and earn certificates for free upon completion. It’s the perfect way to expand your knowledge and develop new skills.

We have two fantastic programs available for you:

Program What is it? For whom?

Coursera for HKUST

This exclusive MOOC portal offers online courses and specialization series developed by our very own faculty members.

HKUST students, staff, and alumni

Coursera Partner Consortium

This portal features thousands of online courses, specialization series, and guided projects from Coursera’s top partner universities, such as HKUST, Yale and Duke, worldwide. The course catalog is curated by Coursera.

Current HKUST students and staff


Don't worry if you are new to this program. Joining is easy! Just follow these simple steps:

  1. Go to the program page and click on “Join”
  2. In the “Log In” box, click on Log in with HKUST at the top of the box
  3. On the HKUST credential page, enter your @connect.ust.hk or @ust.hk account and password (DO NOT use your email alias)
  4. Once you have joined the program, you can start browsing the course catalog and enroll in any courses that interest you.
  5. If you want to earn free certificates, make sure you complete the requirements set out by the course instructors.

It's worth noting that these courses are non-credit bearing. They are intended for your personal interest and development only, but that doesn't make them any less exciting

If you have any questions, there are plenty of resources to help you out:

Let's start learning and make the most of the new academic year!

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