Coursera Upskilling Opportunity

Through Jumpstart Refugee Talent, eligible clients can access free Coursera licenses to support clients professional development and career growth.

As part of our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for refugee talent in Canada, Jumpstart is offering access to Coursera, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms. Coursera includes 10,000+ courses and professional certificates from top companies and institutions such as Google, IBM, and Meta.

This is a self-learning upskilling opportunity for clients who are motivated and ready to invest in continuous learning.

Selected participants will receive free access to Coursera for up to 4 months. Licenses normally cost $540, but Jumpstart is making them available at no cost to eligible clients.

Licenses are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If all spots are filled, interested clients may be added to a waitlist and contacted when new licenses become available.

To be eligible, participants must have:

• A reliable internet connection at home, a library, or another regular location

• A personal device to access courses, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone

• The ability to commit approximately 2.5 hours per week to upskilling

• Interest in participating in a self-directed online learning opportunity

• Free access to Coursera for up to 4 months

• Access to thousands of online courses and professional certificates

• Learning opportunities in high-demand fields from globally recognized organizations

• A chance to build new skills and strengthen your professional profile

Interested clients must first book a short 15-minute Zoom intake call with Valentina. During the call, more details will be shared, and eligible clients will be supported with account setup.

If selected, participants are expected to:

• Activate their account within two weeks of receiving access

• Complete at least one course before the end of the first month

• Commit to approximately 10 hours per month of learning, or about 2.5 hours per week minimum.

• Stay engaged and make consistent progress throughout the learning period

This is a self-learning opportunity, so participants should be ready to manage their own time and learning schedule.

NOTE: Licenses are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Only selected participants will be contacted regarding next steps.