A specialization is a short series of courses designed to help you quickly gain knowledge in a focused area of study and acquire in-demand skills sought by employers . Why choose an academic certificate over a degree? Academic certificates are ideal if you want specific, practical knowledge in a particular field.
Read moreWhat is the difference between course and specialization on Coursera?
Specialization courses are a combination of shorter courses where Coursera issues the certificate . Professional courses are also a combination of shorter courses where the organization offering the course like Google, IBM etc issue the certificates. Please find more information on this at Help Center.
Read moreDoes anyone care about Coursera certificates?
Coursera certificates are different and are respected by employers and universities . This is because Coursera offers the highest quality when it comes to courses. Coursera courses are led by the top universities and companies that you could think of. This makes Coursera certificates and degrees legitimate and valuable.
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