FAQs on IBA-Coursera Partnership

The frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to IBA Karachi and Coursera partnership are listed below:

1. How can this partnership benefit the users?
The IBA-Coursera campus agreement provides over 4,000 courses taught by professors of leading universities of the world, for free! Upon completion of a course, you can earn a free certificate, which you can showcase on your resumé and social media profile. These courses also act as a supplement to many of the courses taught at the IBA i.e., you can also learn a topic from Coursera, that you are already studying at the IBA. Our new partnership gives you access to these high-quality courses, allowing you to learn online in addition to our on-campus curricula.

2. Is this a permanent membership or only for this semester?
The IBA-Coursera campus agreement is valid until September 2020. Registration of courses will expire in August 2020, and students will be allowed to complete the courses by September 2020. After the deadline, all registered courses will be converted into 'audit only' mode.

3. Do we have to pay for these courses? Or can we enroll for free?
Till September 2020, the agreement allows you free access to Coursera.

4. Will I get a certificate?
Yes, until September 2020.

5. How can I access the courses?
All IBA students, faculty, and staff members have been invited on their email address through a custom made IBA-Coursera email. In case, you have not received any invitation, or having problems in registering Coursera, please send us an email at coursera@iba.edu.pk. Don't forget to mention your IBA ERP Number.

6. I have signed up with my IBA email. When I tried to enroll in a specialization course, it is asking me to write my credit number. How do I enroll?
Please note that as an individual you can create multiple Coursera accounts, and as a matter of fact, the majority of IBA community members already have a basic Coursera account. When you have joined the IBA-Coursera agreement, you can switch between your initial account and IBA account. This message will only occur when you use your initial account and register for a course. We suggest you switch to the IBA account and then register for it.

7. I have not received the invite. What should I do?
Please send us an email at coursera@iba.edu.pk. Don't forget to mention your IBA ERP number.

8. I have forgotten my IBA email password and that is my primary email in the ERP. How can I access the email?
Go to login.microsoftonline.com and click forgot my password link, to access your khi.iba email account. In case, you are unable to access your email account, send us an alternate email address with your ERP number at coursera@iba.edu.pk. We will send you an invite on your alternate email address.

9. Can I log in through my personal account and not from IBA's email account?
Yes, you can. Please send us details of your other personal account at coursera@iba.edu.pk along with your ERP number.

10. Will these courses be eligible for transferring credits to the IBA courses?
Please note that Coursera courses are just supplements to your IBA courses. By no means, they are eligible to be replacement of the IBA credits.

11. Is this program for the alumni, too?
We are planning to expand this service to our valued alumni, however, at the moment this agreement is for IBA students, faculty, and staff. In case you are interested to be part of our pilot of extension to alumni program, kindly send us an email at coursera@iba.edu.pk, mentioning your graduating year and ERP number if available.

12. Which courses do I opt for?
Coursera offers more than 3,800 cutting-edge courses, all taught by top instructors from over 200 leading international universities and companies like Yale, University of Michigan, Google and IBM. This new partnership gives you access to high-quality courses, allowing you to learn online on Coursera in addition to IBA's on-campus curricula. We have worked closely with Coursera to identify relevant courses on technology, business, and interpersonal soft skills that companies are looking for in prospective candidates when hiring. We encourage you to go through the collection of courses and enroll today.

Once you sign up on Coursera, you will be able to:

  • Learn in-demand technology and business skills that prepare you for today's job opportunities;
  • Enjoy interactive learning experiences and be a part of Coursera's global learning community;
  • Balance your on-campus coursework by studying at your own pace with Coursera's bite-sized sessions, self-paced learning model, and convenient mobile experience;
  • Earn job-relevant certifications that can help boost your resume.

13. Are there any specific courses that can be taken for Bachelor's or Master's programs?
None. You are allowed to choose as many courses of your choice to enhance your knowledge and skills.

14. Is there a limit to the number of courses one can enroll in?
No.

15. Is there a deadline to complete the courses?
Our current arrangement expires in September 2020.

16. I already have an existing Coursera account. I would like to connect my existing ID with the IBA Coursera ID so all my ongoing and completed certifications are in one dashboard. Is that doable?
You have re-register for all these courses to get a certificate through IBA-Coursera arrangement.

List of available courses: All available Courses for Coronavirus Response Program.xlsx

List of unavailable courses:https://business.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/115012670388