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Coursera
A major online learning platform offering university-affiliated courses, with a free audit track that sidesteps the Maldives' current restrictions on foreign-currency card payments.
What it helps with
- Learning tech skillsIT, data, AI.
- A certificate for a CVAfter the course.
- Cheaper learningSales and aid.
About Coursera
Coursera partners with universities and companies worldwide to offer online courses, specializations, and degrees, with many courses available to audit for free without earning a paid certificate.
Key Features
- University-Affiliated Courses: Content from well-known universities and institutions across many subjects.
- Free Audit Option: Access course video lectures and materials for free on many courses, without a graded certificate.
- Structured Specializations: Multi-course sequences building toward a specific skill or credential.
- Flexible Pace: Self-paced learning that fits around work, inter-island travel, or study schedules.
How to Get Started
- Create a free Coursera account and browse courses by subject.
- Choose "Audit" instead of "Enroll" on courses that offer it, to access content without payment.
- Work through lecture videos and materials at your own pace.
- Consider paid certification later if you want a credential and your card is unaffected by current transaction limits.
Before you use it
- Payment: Payment needs a card that works online; Maldivian bank cards have monthly limits on foreign spending.
- Good to know: Certificates help on a CV but are not accredited degrees.
Foreign card OK
English available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Coursera work with a foreign bank card in Maldives?
- Yes - Coursera accepts foreign-issued cards in Maldives.
- Is Coursera available in English?
- Yes, Coursera has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Coursera?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Coursera.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Coursera?
- No, Coursera doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Coursera?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Coursera cost?
- Pay per course or certificate; frequent discounts