edX Classes

edX was established in 2012 by MIT and Harvard, two of the most prestigious universities in the United States. In just one year, it had reached over a million people! It’s a non-profit organisation that encourages students to learn skills that will help them in their future endeavours (both career and personal). The platform now provides over 3,000 immersive online classes and over 300 projects in collaboration with companies, institutions, and colleges around the world. The key goal is to allow young professionals to develop new skills and improve while also adding validated credentials to their resumes. The majority of classes last 4-12 weeks and entail 4-8 hours of weekly preparation time. The majority of them are taught in English, but others are taught in other languages.

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With EDX Micromasters, Students can gain qualifications in a particular career area by taking, a series of graduate-level courses. Universities deliver the programmes through EDX to those looking to progress their careers by developing specific skills. EDX Micromasters programme is equivalent to a semester of a full master’s degree. They allow students to learn more deeply, and most employers value them for their real-world application. You may apply to a full Masters programme that accepts the Micromasters credential after you complete a Micromasters course.

There are currently 59 Micromasters programmes available, with prices ranging from $700 to $1,400. A Micromasters course usually takes one to one and a half years to complete. Anyone can enrol and there are no conditions for eligibility or acceptance.

The following are included in all Micromaster Programs:

• Flexible learning
• Graded Assignments
• Real College credit
• Coaching and mentoring
• Discounts for eligible learners
• Discussions forums

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Microbachelors programmes offered by edX are college courses that provide undergraduate credits at a fraction of the cost of conventional college. All of the courses are in areas that are in high demand, such as IT or data science. Microbachelors are designed for adult learners who want to advance in their careers.

Currently, the programmes are the only way to earn a bachelor’s degree that prepares students for employment immediately after graduation. They were inspired by Fortune 100 corporations and planned by top universities. There are currently five Microbachelors programmes available. They usually take 3–6 months to complete and range in price from $500 to $1500.

They are available to the everyone and do not need applications. A certificate is awarded for completing a Microbachelors programme.

The following are included in all Micromaster Programs:

• Flexible learning
• Graded Assignments
• Real College credit
• Coaching and mentoring
• Discounts for eligible learners
• Discussions forums

edX Professional Certificates programmes are the way to go if you want to learn skills that are important in today’s most in-demand fields. These are a collection of courses developed by top universities and industry leaders (such as IBM or Microsoft) to help students develop critical professional skills.

There are currently 140 programmes available in a variety of fields. The cost of an EDX Professional Certificate programme ranges from $100 to $2,350. They usually last 3–6 months. A certificate is given to you after you have completed a course. To enrol, look for the programme you want to learn.

All Professional Certifications include:

• Flexible learning
• Coaching and mentoring
• Graded Assignments
• Discounts for eligible learners
• Discussions forum

xSeries programmes are similar to Learning Paths and are tailored for those who want to learn more about a particular subject. They’re set up as a series of courses that follow a proven path to help you learn the right skills in the right order.

The programmes were developed by world-renowned experts and professors from top universities around the world. Professors from Harvard, MIT, and other universities teach them, and they normally take several months to complete. Since each XSeries curriculum is made up of many courses, the prices differ. The average cost, however, is between $100 and $450. You must pass each course in the series on the verified track in order to receive a certificate.

All XSeries include:

• Series in verified track
• Graded assignments
• Discounts for eligible learners
• Coaching and mentoring
• Discussions forums

You should certainly consider taking one of the EXD Executive Education programs if you want to advance your career and gain recognition from leading industry experts. They were designed for managers, team leaders, and contributors who want to use in-demand information on a regular basis and are ready to learn.

The series’ main goal is to give working professionals the opportunity to master their skills and improve their resumes at their own rate. There are also hands-on scenarios from the industry, in addition to some good technical expertise. Executive Education classes typically last a few weeks. The cost of a course varies depending on the course. Employees will operate at their own speed because the schedules are flexible. You won’t have to commute or fly since all of the services are available online. Students receive a customised Professional Certificate of Achievement after completing each course.

All Executive Education Programs include:

• Live sessions
• Executive Level
• In-depth case studies
• Case Studies
• Developing strategic skills
• Graded Assignments
• Increased Marketability
• Coaching and mentoring
• Discussions forums

The cost of an EDX course is often determined by the course type. Some of the courses are completely free. If you want to learn for free, select the Audit this course option. The course materials are included in this choice (lectures, readings, videos, ungraded assignments). You will not, however, obtain a validated certificate upon completion of the course. Choose the Pursue the Verified Track option if you want to participate in a paid option. You will have access to all of the course materials as a result of this. You’ll also get a certificate that has been confirmed. Your credentials can be used in your CV, resume, or college/job applications.

Master’s Degree programmes typically cost $10,000 to 25,000, Micromaster’s programmes cost $600 to 1,500, Microbachelor’s programmes cost $500 to 1,500, and Professional Certificate programmes cost $150 to $1,000.

There is up to 90% discount offered by Edx, available for eligible learners who cannot afford to pay full price. You need to apply for it directly on Edx website when enrolling to specific program. Latest information on available financial support you can find here. 

edX has created a strong scholarship program to ensure that all qualified learners may earn certified credentials after completing edX courses and programmes.

To support the expansion of its scholarship programme, edX is launching the $10 million Access for All campaign, which aims to significantly increase the number of learners who may benefit from life-changing education through edX.

Latest information on scholarship program you can find here. 

Payments for courses are processed by the course publishers, not Ubbergo. You need to contact Edx directly for questions relating to cancellations or refunds. Latest rules on cancellations and refunds you can find here. 

Most EDX courses are truly valuable. Yet, based on student’s feedback some of them are considered to be exceptionally outstanding and popular. 

TOP 3 Free Courses

• CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science: Machine Learning

TOP 3 Micromasters

• Data Science
• Statistics and Data Science at MIT
• Supply Chain Management at MIT

TOP 3 Microbachelors

• Introduction to Information Technology
• Introduction to Databases
• Business Analytics Foundations

TOP 3 Professional Certificates

• Introduction to Python Programming
• Applied AI at IBM
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

TOP 3 XSeries

• Fundamentals of Computer Science
• Data Science and Engineering with Spark
• CS50’s AP® Computer Science Principles

TOP 3 Executive Education

• Connected Strategy: Maximizing Customer Engagement
• Corporate Entrepreneurship: Accelerating Organizational Innovation
• Business Analytics Fundamentals for Leaders