Online certificates
Online certificate programs can help you build professional skills and advance your career. On edX, you can find an online course in nearly every subject. Enroll in the best program for you today.
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Types of online certificates offered by edX
Self-paced or instructor-led? Overview or deep dive? It's your choice. edX partners with leading institutions to offer certificate-granting programs that meet a variety of personal and professional needs.
Here are the types of online certificate programs you'll find on edX:
Professional certificates
Professional Certificates on edX are a curated series of self-paced courses that can help level up your career. These programs consist of several courses that can be completed over 2-18 months, and upon completion, award a verified certificate from the issuing institution. With a professional certificate, you can show potential employers that you have career-relevant skills and are committed to upskilling in your field.
Professional certificates
Professional Certificates on edX are a curated series of self-paced courses that can help level up your career. These programs consist of several courses that can be completed over 2-18 months, and upon completion, award a verified certificate from the issuing institution. With a professional certificate, you can show potential employers that you have career-relevant skills and are committed to upskilling in your field.
Start with a certificate, end with a degree
Are you looking for online certificate programs that are pathways to a degree? edX's MicroBachelors® and MicroMasters® Programs enable you to earn certificates while also making progress toward a degree.
- are undergraduate-level course series that prepare you for entry-level roles. These programs can count toward your undergraduate transcript for a more affordable, accelerated degree timeline. Build foundational skills and earn undergraduate credits over 2-9 months.
- are graduate-level courses that count as credits toward eligible master's degree programs. You can finish around 25% of a master's program and save $10,000 on tuition with a MicroMasters on edX.
Browse certificate programs by topic
Whether you're a tech professional or want to adapt AI-powered technologies for your organization, AI certificates can help you stay up to date in this fast-changing field.
Develop the technical and analytical skills you need to strengthen your data-driven decision-making.
With machine learning certificates, you can enhance your understanding of the technical foundations and practical applications of algorithms and computer learning methods.
Explore data science certificates that can help you build a foundation in the field, learn a new programming language, or apply data science principles in your industry.
Build your technical foundation and gain in-demand skills in database development, networking, and software engineering with an IT certificate.
In a project management certificate program, you can build fundamental project management skills and dive into industry applications, such as Agile methodology.
Enroll in a digital marketing certificate program to develop a deeper understanding of marketing strategy, analytics tools, and customer engagement.
Browse business certificates that empower you with career-critical skills in leadership and management, economics, sustainability, and innovation.
Master one of today's most in-demand programming languages with a Python certificate.
Discover the ways people perceive the world and respond to it in a psychology certificate program.
Explore more topics and find the certificate that fits your goals.
What is the difference between a certificate and a certification?
A certificate signifies that you completed education or training in a subject, while a certification signifies that a governing body or professional organization has verified your expertise in that subject. Certifications often require the passage of licensing exams and the completion of continuing education.
On edX, you can earn verified certificates that demonstrate a passing grade in an educational course or program from top institutions and schools. But these certificates aren't the same as certifications, and you may need further education or testing from a certifying organization to work in certain roles. Examples of certifications include the Certified Public Accountant and National Interpreter Certification designations.
Gain new skills — Get started with a certificate
Now that you know how certificates work, it's time to earn one that aligns with your interests and goals. Get started with a certificate program on edX, learn in-demand skills, and qualify for new careers.
What edX learners have to say
"To get good chances, you need good opportunities, more options, and the ability to show your projects, your power, and your abilities. One way to accelerate these things and save a lot of time is to earn a certificate like this."
Nael Aqel, Jordan
MITx: MicroMasters in Data Science, General Track
"It was easy to enroll and access the MITx course materials — and that it is conceptualized and backed by MIT was a huge motivation for me."
Benoy Tharakan, India
MITx: Supply Chain Fundamentals
"I want to learn more every day, and edX gave me that opportunity. I can also certify my knowledge about every new thing I learn. How amazing is that?"
Cheylibeth Ochoa, Colombia
HarvardX: CS50 Introduction to Computer Science
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Last updated October 23, 2025
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