edX is an online learning platform offering courses from universities and companies, along with professional certificates, executive education and boot camps.
Getting started takes a name, an email address and a password, and you don’t need to apply to take a course. You can search the catalog by subject or by program type. MicroBachelors programs may earn you transferable undergraduate credit, while MicroMasters programs let you try graduate-level coursework without enrolling in a full degree. You can also apply to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees through edX.
edX says learners at any career stage can use it, and that beginners can build foundational skills and explore new careers. Individual courses suit people who want to build skills fast without signing up for a long program. Some courses have deadlines, which edX says helps learners who like a structured format. College-level courses may carry accreditation from the institution that offers them.
Through edX for Business, organizations can offer employees a library of courses, professional certificates and edX Academies. Admins can assign courses, create pathways and view learner progress reports, and Enterprise customers can get advanced analytics, dedicated support and tailored integrations. edX for Business lists single sign-on among its integration services, and its solutions team can help connect edX to an existing learning management system. Individual learners can download the edX app from the App Store and Google Play, and the site links to a Help Center and a contact page.
Each course has its own price, and programs bundle several courses into a credential. Current prices are in the pricing box above.