When it comes to course costs, edX offers something for every budget, which makes it a flexible choice that should ensure there’s an option that works for most people. For a most cost-effective school one might look to John Academy as an alternative.
The vast majority of edX courses do not require any investment. You can choose to ‘audit’ the course; participating, following along, and growing your knowledge base. However, at the conclusion of the course, you will not receive a certification of completion for the course; if that’s something you do want, then there will be a good opportunity to seek that out. However, the audit track is a nice idea that could be suitable for anyone looking to try a few different subjects before settling on one they wish to focus on in more depth.
If you are looking for a certification, the price varies depending on the course, and there’s a huge amount of difference. For example, within the business and finance niche, an introduction to fintech course Verified Certificate from the University of Hong Kong will cost over £100, while a ‘market segmentation analysis’ course from the University of Queensland is £76. For longer courses, such as a MicroMasters, expect to pay upwards of £600, while full Masters programs can run into the five figures. The same range of courses, and their costs, is seen across most subjects, from coding to health and nutrition.
Are these courses expensive? Perhaps, when judged solely on the figures alone, but the value for money offered with edX courses is fairly significant. edX offers courses that are provided by some of the most prestigious and recognisable names in the world, along with recognisable qualifications that will look good on any CV – when these factors are included in the consideration, we can’t say edX is particularly expensive for what it actually offers. What’s more, the inclusion of the ability to audit courses for free is hugely beneficial and very good to see.
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