edX offers free classes and affordable professional certificates from Harvard and other top universities around the world — here's how it works

Connie ChenMay 5, 2020, 21:04 IST

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edX is a non-profit founded by MIT and Harvard that offers free and affordable online classes.
The site has partnered with more than 90 of the world's leading universities, non-profits, and NGOs to offer courses from programming in java to the science of happiness for free.
You can also pay a fee to receive a certificate of completion from each course, or choose to complete a Professional Certificate or MicroMasters Certificate.
Read more: 31 free Harvard University classes you can take online through edX

Online learning has made education more accessible than ever, but few platforms make getting a quality education easier or more affordable than the non-profit edX.

edX is a massive open online course (MOOC) provider founded by MIT and Harvard in 2012. By partnering with more than 90 of the world's leading universities, non-profits, NGOs, and corporations, it's able to offer free, high-quality courses across a large range of subjects.

edX's mission is to:

Increase access to high-quality education for everyone, everywhere
Enhance teaching and learning on campus and online
Advance teaching and learning through research

While you can learn anything from programming in java to the science of happiness for free, you can also pay a fee (ranging from $40 to $160) to receive a certificate of completion from each course. Other special programs include the Professional Certificate and MicroMasters Certificate, which are designed to provide specialized training and career advancement opportunities.

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Whether you're a high school student looking to get ready for college, a professional who wants to advance your career, or just a lifelong learner passionate about different subjects, edX offers the education to help you achieve your goals.

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Whether you're a high school student looking to get ready for college, a professional who wants to advance your career, or just a lifelong learner passionate about different subjects, edX offers the education to help you achieve your goals.

Another way you can get ahead and stand out is with the Professional Certificate.

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Outside of individual courses, edX also offers a variety of programs, like the MicroMasters Certificate, which provides an accelerated, less expensive path to a Master's degree.

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Outside of individual courses, edX also offers a variety of programs, like the MicroMasters Certificate, which provides an accelerated, less expensive path to a Master's degree.

Each course is organized well, with clear communication of expectations, the class schedule, materials like videos, assignments, and discussion opportunities.

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Once you choose to enroll in a course, you have the option to pursue a verified certificate or audit the course for free.

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Itching to start learning? Visit the Courses page to browse more than 1,800 classes in a variety of disciplines.

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Ivy Leagues, top international universities, small liberal arts colleges, and music and performing arts schools are all represented in edX's impressive roster of institutions.

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Ivy Leagues, top international universities, small liberal arts colleges, and music and performing arts schools are all represented in edX's impressive roster of institutions.

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edX offers free classes and affordable professional certificates from Harvard and other top universities around the world — here's how it works

Whether you're a high school student looking to get ready for college, a professional who wants to advance your career, or just a lifelong learner passionate about different subjects, edX offers the education to help you achieve your goals.

Another way you can get ahead and stand out is with the Professional Certificate.

Outside of individual courses, edX also offers a variety of programs, like the MicroMasters Certificate, which provides an accelerated, less expensive path to a Master's degree.

Each course is organized well, with clear communication of expectations, the class schedule, materials like videos, assignments, and discussion opportunities.

Once you choose to enroll in a course, you have the option to pursue a verified certificate or audit the course for free.

Itching to start learning? Visit the Courses page to browse more than 1,800 classes in a variety of disciplines.

Ivy Leagues, top international universities, small liberal arts colleges, and music and performing arts schools are all represented in edX's impressive roster of institutions.