CECS Online Academy
The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS), in partnership with the Office of Innovative Technologies and supported by UT Digital Learning, is proud to offer the CECS Online Academy—a flexible, online learning platform designed to introduce learners to the technologies shaping the future.
Whether you’re a student exploring career options, a professional seeking to upskill, an industry needing custom training solutions, or simply curious about emerging tech, the CECS Academy offers a self-paced gateway into the world of applied digital innovation.
CECS Gateway
The CECS Gateway offers introductory 1-hour modules that are free, fully asynchronous, and designed to be accessible to all learners. Extended, in-depth versions will also be available for a fee for those looking to take the next step. CECS Online Academy modules are non-credit-bearing, are offered independently of the University’s academic curriculum, and are designed for personal and professional enrichment.
Ready to Get Started?
Join the CECS Academy in August 2025 and unlock a new way to learn about the future—today.
No prerequisites. No pressure. Just possibility.
Explore Our Free Gateway Modules
Gateway to Future Digital Technologies
An overview of the digital landscape—from AI to cybersecurity—and how these technologies are transforming the way we live, learn, and work.
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Gateway to Applied Artificial Intelligence
Discover what AI really is and how it’s being used in industries like manufacturing, health care, transportation, and education.
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Gateway to Applied Data Science
Learn how data is turned into insights and explore the foundations of data analytics, visualization, and decision-making.
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Gateway to Future Applied Cybersecurity
An overview of the digital landscape—from AI to cybersecurity—and how these technologies are transforming the way we live, learn, and work.
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Gateway to Applied Computing
Understand the basics of programming, algorithms, and the digital tools powering everything from apps to automation.
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Gateway to Game Craft
Learn the core mechanics of gameplay, feedback loops, and storytelling that drive behavior and spark creativity using technology.
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Ready to get started?
Join the CECS Academy in August 2025 and unlock a new way to learn about the future—today.
No prerequisites. No pressure. Just possibility.