On edX you have the option to enroll in single courses, or you can pursue multiple courses that are part of a series. After earning verified certificates in all of the courses in a series, you'll also automatically earn the program credential.
When you complete a course that belongs to a program, it'll display on your program record. Standalone courses that don't belong to any program credential don't appear on your program record. How do I know if my course belongs to a program?
Standalone courses on edX.org
Standalone courses are individual courses that aren't part of any series. These courses will cover one topic in depth, and you can earn a verified certificate of achievement in the course.
Program credentials issued on edX.org
XSeries Program
The XSeries Program is usually a group of 3 or more courses that explore a certain skill, topic, or field. These programs are typically offered by our university partners.
Professional Certificate Program
The Professional Certificate Program is a corporate-sponsored program that focuses on career development in areas such as programming, web development, data science, etc. The programs are usually groups 3 or more courses that become more advanced as you progress.
MicroBachelors Program
The MicroBachelors programs are a series of 3 to 5 courses with content designed to help you be job ready. Additionally, after completing these courses you can elect to earn undergraduate credit through our credit partner institutions.
MicroMasters Program
The MicroMasters Program is a series of 3 or more graduate level courses offered by major universities and are sponsored by well-known companies in the field. Some of the MicroMasters programs may also offer transferrable course credit if you do choose to continue into an on-campus Master's Degree program.
Online Master's Degrees
We also now offer fully online Masters programs from top rated universities. Instead of certificates awarded on edX, you'll earn a diploma that's identical to the diploma awarded to on campus students.
Boot Camps and Executive Education
Boot Camps and Executive Education courses are hosted on our partner sites. Credentials for these won't be issued through edX.org.