New Students Preparatory Courses

To help you prepare for the Illinois Gies Graduate programs, it is required that you complete the the preparatory courses listed below by August 18, 2025.  As an incoming Illinois student, you can take these Coursera courses and receive the certificates at no cost. To access the courses you will need to have your NetID. If you haven't set it up yet, refer to the instructions in the New Student Guide. These courses will help maximize your graduate program study experience and get you started on the right foot.

Enroll the courses following the instruction below:

• Before you start, set up your NetID
• Follow this guide to activate your Coursera for Illinois account
• Remember to "login with your Organization" to enroll for free