The Postdoc Academy: Succeeding as a Postdoc
Create a rewarding postdoc experience that will launch you into your chosen career path by developing strategies and skills to successfully navigate your time as a postdoc.
Meet your instructors
Sarah Chobot Hokanson
Assistant Provost of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs
Boston University
Denise Drane
Director of Research and Evaluation at the Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching
Northwestern University
Pursue a Verified Certificate to highlight the knowledge and skills you gain$49 USD
Official and Verified
Receive an instructor-signed certificate with the institution's logo to verify your achievement and increase your job prospects
Easily Shareable
Add the certificate to your CV or resume, or post it directly on LinkedIn
Proven Motivator
Give yourself an additional incentive to complete the course
Support our Mission
EdX, a non-profit, relies on verified certificates to help fund free education for everyone globally
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to take this course?
All of the Postdoc Academy programming is available for free! There is an option to purchase a Verified Certificate from edX, but the content of the online course is the same either way.
What's the different between the Audit (free) and Verified tracks of this course?
First and foremost, the content in the course is identical – whether you are in the Audit track or the Verified track. If you complete the course in the Verified track, you will receive a Verified Certificate from edX. If you complete the course in either track, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion from the Postdoc Academy directly. All learners can access their course materials indefinitely!
Why might I want a Verified Certificate?
We've asked this questions to the postdocs who have already received a Verified Certificate in this course. Some use the certificate as a way to stay motivated to complete the course. Many want to include it on their CV or LinkedIn. Some reported that their fellowships required it. Others wanted to support the program financially.
I'm interested in meeting other postdocs. How can I use the Postdoc Academy to do that?
The Postdoc Academy supports learning commuities, called Postdoc Academy Learnning Sessions (PALS). These are small groups of postdocs who meet weekly while taking the course. You can dive into the course deeper and connect with other postdocs. Once you register for the course, check the discussion forum for a PALS near you!
Are there any opportunities to meet the instructors?
Yes! On the first day of the course, join the Postdoc Academy for an Orientation & Launch Party on Zoom. Details can be found in the discussion forum.