Edinburgh, June 19, 2024 — Online students and alumni of Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Business School are set to gain a competitive edge in the job market. The university has partnered with Coursera to offer more than 500 Professional Certificates across high-demand areas. These certificates, designed by leading companies such as Google, IBM, Meta, Salesforce, and Microsoft, cover subjects including cybersecurity, project management, digital marketing, accountancy, real estate, and data science. The initiative aims to equip students and graduates with practical skills that employers value, enhancing their employability and career prospects.
A Transformative Opportunity
Professor Angus Laing, Executive Dean of Edinburgh Business School, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “This is an incredible opportunity for our students and graduates to supplement their learning with the job-relevant skills that leading employers are looking for. It is just one of the ways we continue to deliver real value for our global community of students not just while they study with us, but throughout their lives and careers.”
Flexible Industry Credentials
The Professional Certificates, also known as micro-credentials, are short courses designed to nurture employability by enhancing learners’ workplace skills. Students can earn certificates, create portfolios of work, prove mastery in specific skills, and enhance their value to employers.
Innovation for Industry Alignment
Russell Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Heriot-Watt Online, emphasized the importance of industry alignment: “The world of work is changing, and this partnership with Coursera is just one of the ways we continue to innovate to ensure our programs remain industry-aligned and future-fit.”
About Edinburgh Business School
Edinburgh Business School is one of the world’s largest providers of postgraduate business education, with a diverse, global community of over 50,000 alumni across 158 countries. The school offers flexible, career-aligned online master’s degrees in subjects including business and management, finance, strategy, business psychology, supply chain management, and business analytics.
