Professional Certificate Programs are the latest initiative launched by non-profit MOOC platform, edX.
These programs are designed to help develop the critical skills and knowledge that are most in-demand in today's jobs, such as digital marketing, virtual reality and data science. They are each made up of a series of career relevant courses created by industry leaders and top universities, and provide a flexible and affordable online learning format suitable for today's professionals.
Professional Certificate Programs typically run over a 2-6 month period, allowing learners to quickly reskill or upskill in order to advance their career or position themselves for a new job.
Individual courses within each program can be audited for free, but learners wishing to gain a certificate will be required to pay a fee.
Discover the EdX Professional Certificate Programs below:
Inclusive Leadership
Gain the skills to make you a successful leader in today’s global economy.
By Catalyst | 4 courses | 1-6 weeks per course | 1-2 hours per week, per course | $25-50 per course
Data Science for Executives
Learn the foundations of statistical thinking, the power of machine learning, and enabling technologies for data science.
By Columbia University | 3 courses | 4-6 weeks per course | 7-10 hours per week, per course | $99-149 per course
Retail and Omnichannel Management
Advance your retail career by learning how to effectively forecast sales, manage inventory and support a successful omnichannel strategy.
By Dartmouth College | 2 courses | 4 weeks per course | 3-4 hours per week, per course | $99 per course
Java and Android Foundation
Build a solid foundation for creating Java and Android apps.
By Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | 3 courses | 4-6 weeks per course | 8-10 hours per week, per course | $30-99 per course
Gestión Pública para el Desarrollo (in Spanish)
Aprende sobre políticas públicas y proyectos eficientes; contribuye al desarrollo económico y social en América Latina y el Caribe.
By Inter-American Development Bank | 3 courses | 4-7 weeks per course | 5-7 hours per week, per course | $25 per course
Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science
Gain the skills you need to get the data science job you want.
By Microsoft | 14 courses | 6-25 hours per course | Final Project: 6-10 hours | $49-$99 per course
Microsoft Professional Program in Front-End Web Development
Gain the skills to become a front-end web developer.
By Microsoft | 9 courses | 16-32 hours per course | Final Project: 16+ hours | $99 per course
Microsoft Professional Program in Big Data
Gain the skills that can help you start a career in big data.
By Microsoft | 15 courses | 12-30 hours per course | Final Project: 16+ hours | $99 per course
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Gain the finance skills needed to rise in the M&A field from Wall Street professionals.
By New York Institute of Finance | 6 courses | 1-4 weeks per course | 1-2 hours per week, per course | $50-500 per course
Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships
Gain a competitive advantage in your career in project finance with a complete set of job-ready skills from Wall Street professionals.
By New York Institute of Finance | 7 courses | 1-3 weeks per course | 1-2 hours per week, per course | $99-355 per course
Risk Management
Gain a solid foundation in risk management by learning risk assessment, analysis, and management techniques from Wall Street professionals.
By New York Institute of Finance | 6 courses | Up to 4 weeks per course | 2-3 hours per week, per course | $99-500 per course
Six Sigma and Lean: Quantitative Tools for Productivity and Quality
Master Six Sigma and Lean fundamentals to improve productivity and quality in your organization and earn a TUM Lean and Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
By Technische Universität München | 3 courses | 8 weeks per course | 3-4 hours per week, per course | $88 per course
Agile Development Using Ruby on Rails
Learn fundamental software engineering skills using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript and Agile methodology to enhance your career as a software engineer.
By The University of California, Berkeley | 2 courses | 4-9 weeks per course | 12-13 hours per week, per course | $49-300 per course
Virtual Reality (VR) App Development
Learn how to design and implement successful interactive VR software apps using industry standard software tools.
By The University of California, San Diego | 3 courses | 4-6 weeks per course | 8-10 hours per week, per course | $49-99 per course
Computer Science Essentials for Software Development
Learn essential computer science concepts in order to design efficient high quality software.
By The University of Pennsylvania | 4 courses | 4 weeks per course | $149 per course
Digital Marketing
Gain a competitive advantage and learn essential digital marketing skills and strategies in this 4-course program from the top ranked Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
By The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | 4 courses | 5-6 weeks per course | 3-5 hours per week, per course | $585 per course
Front-End Web Developer
Master the foundational programming languages for Web development, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript, to gain skills in one of the fastest growing careers.
By The World Wide Web Consortium | 5 courses | 4-8 weeks per course | 6-10 hours per week, per course | $49-129 per course
Brokerage Operations
Gain baseline knowledge of the entire trade lifecycle from the point of execution to clearance and settlement.
By The New York Institute of Finance | 4 courses | Up to 10 weeks per course | 1-2 hours per week, per course | $99-500 per course
Corporate Finance
Learn both the sound theoretical principles of finance and the practical environment in which financial decisions are made.
By Columbia University | 3 courses | 4 weeks per course | 3-4 hours per week, per course | $99 per course
Data Analysis & Visualization with Excel
Learn to carry out robust data analysis using Excel. Master the main tasks of data analysis required by data-driven organizations.
By Columbia University | 2 courses | 6-8 weeks per course | 2-6 hours per week, per course | $99 per course
Sparse Representations in Signal and Image Processing
Learn the theory, tools and algorithms of sparse representations and their impact on signal and image processing.
By IsraelX | 2 courses | 5 weeks per course | 5-6 hours per week, per course | $99 per course
Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS)
Understand the types of MBS, factors that influence investment characteristics, analytic techniques used to evaluate risk and return, and MBS trading/settlement.
By The New York Institute of Finance | 3 courses | 4 weeks per course | 2-3 hours per week, per course | $399-550 per course
Soft Skills
Learn essential soft skills employers’ value most, from communication fundamentals and teamwork to advancing critical thinking.
By The Rochester Institute of Technology | 6 courses | 3 weeks per course | 6-8 hours per week, per course | $49 per course
Essentials of Cybersecurity
An introduction to the expanding world of cybersecurity and the opportunity to find your niche in this exciting, in-demand field.
By The University of Washington | 4 courses | 4 weeks per course | 2-5 hours per week, per course | $316 for the entire program
Public Library Management
Develop essential management skills, from budgeting to marketing, to thrive as a public library manager or director.
By The University of Michigan | 8 courses | 4 weeks per course | 4 hours per week, per course | $392 for the entire program
Introduction to Java Programming
Learn how to program and write code in Java in an easy and interactive way to enter the fascinating world of computer science.
By Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | 3 courses | 5 weeks per course | 5-10 hours per week, per course | $297 for the entire program
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