Credentials for the Class of 2026

Bridge the gap from the classroom to your first role with AI training

Students wearing caps and gowns at Commencement smileCongratulations graduates! To help you hit the ground running in your professional career, the Fordham AI Business Hub is inviting the Class of 2026 to join an exclusive pilot program. Get complimentary, full access to Coursera’s Generative AI learning platform—a tool designed to help you master the technology that is currently reshaping every industry.

While not required, we designed this program to help you transition from the classroom to the workforce, equipping you with relevant AI training and credentials so you can step with confidence into an AI-driven economy.

You’ll have approximately 3 months to complete the courses at your own pace. Your access starts now!* 

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*Only Fordham's Class of 2026 will have log-in access.

Elevate Your Early Career

You’ll get access to a curated ecosystem of over 1,800 courses from top companies like Microsoft, Meta, and IBM. Whether you want to master prompt engineering, understand responsible AI, or see how GenAI is changing business strategy, this is your space to explore.

  • Tailored for You: While you have the whole catalog at your fingertips, Fordham faculty have curated courses and designed learning pathways specifically for early-career professionals:
    • Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth
      This IBM developed course will explain the impact of generative AI on the business and industry landscape and analyze how it can enhance existing careers in diverse fields. 
    • AI Business Essentials Pathway
      This set of courses are a deep dive into AI productivity tools as well as prompt engineering and the ethical, societal, and legal implications of GenAI.
    • Technical AI Pathway
      Build your own real-world generative AI application as part of this set of courses designed to introduce you to advanced data analysis and agentic AI.
  • Completely Flexible: Learn at your own pace, on your own time, after graduation festivities are over.
  • Resume-Ready: Earn in-demand credentials that can showcase your skills on your resume, LinkedIn, and in interviews.

The Value of an AI-Ready Mindset

The workforce is changing fast. While AI automates routine tasks, the world needs Jesuit-educated leaders like you who bring human judgment and ethical reasoning to the table. This pilot is your chance to:

  • Build practical skills that employers are actively looking for.
  • Walk into your first job with the confidence to use emerging tools.
  • Continue your education as a proud Fordham alum, at no cost to you.

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Quick FAQs for Seniors

  • Yes. Fordham is fully funding access to the entire Fordham Class of 2026 as part of this pilot through the AI Business Hub. Sign up now.

  • You can get started today! You'll have up to 3 months to complete the courses at your own pace. Take all the courses or just 1. It's up to you.

  • You don’t need to be. There are courses for every level—from total beginners to tech-heavy roles.

  • Absolutely. You’ll gain practical skills you can talk about in interviews and certificates you can add to your resume to show employers you’re proactive about staying current

  • Because these licenses are a shared resource, we may reassign inactive accounts to other students who want to participate. If you sign up, make the most of it!

  • This is a flexible, self-paced experience. Some courses take a few hours, while others are more in-depth. You can engage as much or as little as your schedule allows. Complete all the courses or just 1. It's up to you.

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].

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