About edX
Learning you can trust, from the world's top universities and experts
Founded in 2012 by professors at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), edX is an online learning platform that provides education and professional development from leading institutions to learners worldwide.
Today, as part of digital education company 2U, LLC, edX has connected over 86 million people worldwide with online learning that delivers real progress across nearly every career discipline — from artificial intelligence and robotics to sustainability and public health. Together with universities and organizations at the forefront of their fields, edX offers thousands of job-relevant programs designed to give every ambitious learner a path to achievement.
Join a global community of learners
Online education allows you to bring the classroom with you wherever you go. With edX, you can join a community of learners worldwide who have access to...
- Expert-led educational experiences.
- Flexible pathways to personal and professional achievement.
- Educational opportunities at every price point.
Find programs and credentials that drive progress
As a leading online education platform, edX's marketplace offers a range of expert-led educational and professional development programs from trusted institutions and universities. These programs can help lifelong learners with any level of education grow personally and professionally, from ambitious young learners to mid-level professionals and industry experts.
Courses
Online courses often take around 4-12 weeks. They offer specialized knowledge to learners for free and the option to upgrade to a verified certificate.
Professional Certificate
Professional Certificate Programs on edX can help those looking to advance in their careers or break into a new field learn applicable skills.
MicroBachelors® Programs
MicroBachelors programs on edX can offer an expedited path toward a bachelor's degree —often costing just one-third of the national average cost per credit.
MicroMasters® Programs
MicroMasters programs offer rigorous, graduate-level coursework that can accelerate your master's degree timeline, saving students up to $10,000 on the cost of a graduate degree.
Executive Education
Executive Education programs on edX are aimed at mid- to late-career professionals who want to become leaders in their fields. These programs teach professional skills like critical thinking, conflict management, and decision-making.
Degree
You can earn an undergraduate degree or post-graduate degree on edX and complete flexible classes from prestigious universities, even with a busy schedule.
Partnering with top universities and companies
Top universities and institutions, like MIT, the University of Cambridge, and Columbia University, partner with edX to increase access to life-changing educational opportunities. With edX Enterprise, hundreds of industry-leading companies, such as IBM, Google, and Amazon Web Services, harness edX's platform to impact every level of their organization.
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Learners from all backgrounds have uncovered the life-changing power of online education with edX. Whether you want to unlock new skills for a job opportunity, earn a degree while you work, or expand your personal horizons, there's an edX course for you.
For example, Niaomi Moshier grew up in New York City, caring for her mother while her father worked 80-hour weeks. Feeling called to help Black families like hers, Moshier is earning her master of public health (MPH) from George Washington University on edX while providing care and guidance for her community in her fellowship at New York-Presbyterian.
"Online learning has given me the freedom to pursue my passions for advocacy and community work while connecting with professionals I otherwise wouldn't have met," Moshier said.
"I wanted to pivot from business to more business informatics and bioinformatics. So, I thought, instead of dedicating a whole three years to another bachelor's for life sciences, I could use edX as a bridge."
— H. Dave
CS50 X, P, C, W, and AI, Essential Human Biology: Cells and Tissues, and Biomaterials and Biofabrication: Design, Engineering, and Innovation | Oman
Achieve real outcomes through programs built for learners like you
Our story
Delivering world-class learning outcomes at scale
MIT and Harvard professors Piotr Mitros, Rafael Reif, and Anant Agarwal founded edX in 2012, guided by a mission to expand access to world-class education. Starting with Harvard's most popular on-campus course, Introduction to Computer Science (CS50), edX has been bridging the gap between esteemed institutions and online learners for over a decade.
No matter the type of program or area of study, you can find structured, hands-on learning opportunities on edX. Each program engages learners with specialized lesson plans, quizzes, and projects from trusted industry and educational partners.
Meet our leaders
Join our mission to transform learning
Drive your passion and create meaningful change alongside our purpose-driven team. Apply for a role at edX and join us in our mission to expand access to lifelong education. If you're passionate about creating learning experiences that drive real progress, you'll fit right in working alongside our purpose-driven team.
Learning that leads to real outcomes
Unlock a new world of learning, no matter where you are in your educational journey. Enroll in online courses, degrees, and professional development programs today on edX.