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Ensure you have Admin privileges for your Coursera account.

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Getting Your Coursera API Credentials

To connect Coursera with StackOne, you’ll need to register an app and obtain your API credentials from the Coursera Developer Portal.

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Sign in to the Coursera Developer Portal

Navigate to the Coursera Developer Portal and sign in using your Coursera account.

  • Click the Sign In button in the upper-right corner of the Developer Portal
  • You will be redirected to www.coursera.org for authentication — click Login With SAML to sign in
  • Accept the terms and conditions if prompted
  • Once authenticated, you will be returned to the Developer Portal. If the top-right still shows ‘Sign In’, click it again to complete the login
Coursera Developer Portal Sign In
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Navigate to the Apps Section

Access the Apps section in the Coursera Developer Portal to create a new app.

  • Click your email address in the upper-right corner and choose Apps from the dropdown
  • This will take you to the Apps page, where you can manage your registered apps
Coursera Developer Portal Apps Section
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Register an App

Create a new app to obtain your API credentials.

  • Click + NEW APP in the top-right corner of the Apps page
  • Add a name and description for the new app, for example ‘StackOne Integration’
  • In the APIs section, enable OAuth Credentials and Coursera For Business by clicking Enable next to each
  • Click the SAVE button to create the app
  • Note: Use your organization’s admin account to register apps to avoid access issues
Registering a New App in Coursera Developer Portal
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Copy Your API Credentials

Retrieve your API Key and Client Secret from the app you created.

  • In the API Keys section, click Show secret to reveal your credentials
  • Copy the API Key (this is your Client ID)
  • Copy the Client Secret
  • Store both values securely for later use
Copying API Credentials in Coursera Developer Portal

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Finding Your Organization ID

Locate your Organization ID in the Coursera Admin settings.

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Navigate to Admin Settings

Access your organization settings in the Coursera admin console.

  • Click your email address in the upper-right corner and choose Admin from the dropdown
  • You will be taken to the Coursera admin console. In the left sidebar, click Settings
  • Copy the Organization ID value
  • Store it securely for later use
Finding Organization ID in Coursera Admin Settings

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Linking the Account from the Hub

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Navigate to the Hub

Use one of the three Linking Account Methods to access the Hub.
2

Fill out the fields

Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:
  • API Key
  • Client Secret
  • Organization ID
3

Connect

  • Click Connect
  • If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider’s authorization flow.
  • Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup

If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your Accounts page.