Upgrade Your Skills in 2026 with KU Advance — Alumni Save 50%
KU Advance is the Extended Learning & Workforce Development division of Kutztown University focused on non-credit, career-focused training and professional development for learners of all stages. We offer 4,000+ courses and certificates, including AI Academy (prompting AI, boosting productivity, and enhancing customer service), Leadership & Management, Sales & Negotiation, Customer Service, and Entrepreneurship & Strategy.
Use promo code ALUM50 from March 1 to December 31, 2026, for 50% OFF all courses & certificates
KU Advance includes a strategic partnership with Coursera’s Career Academy, providing students and learners access to:
- Flexible, affordable online and in-person programs tailored to workforce needs.
- Professional certificates and non-credit courses designed to develop job-aligned skills.
- Career-Focused Programs: Certificates and training to support advancement or career pivoting.
- Professional Development: Resources for adult learners and employers.
Many of Coursera’s most popular programs align strongly with workforce demand. Popular options include:
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate — job-ready skills in data analytics.
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate — foundational IT and tech support skills.
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate — key skills for managing complex projects.
- Google UX Design Professional Certificate — design and user experience fundamentals.
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate — essential cybersecurity skills.
- IBM Data Analyst & Data Science Certificates — analytics and data science skillsets.
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate — data visualization and business intelligence expertise.
High-Interest Individual Courses (Skill Boosters):
- Machine Learning & AI Essentials
- Python & Data Science Foundations
- Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
For more information, click here or email Lori Lentz, director of Extended Learning, at extendedlearning@kutztown.edu.