edX
University courses and professional subjects — features, access and practical details.
At a glance
Access
Free audit access on eligible courses
Best suited to
University courses and professional subjects
Where to start
Open the provider’s direct offer below and review the option shown to your account.
What edX offers
edX offers online learning from universities and other education providers, with subjects ranging from computer science and data to business and the humanities. Many courses can be explored through an audit option, while certificates and broader programs use separate paid enrollment.
A course page explains the provider, syllabus, prerequisites, estimated effort and available enrollment tracks. Learning commonly combines recorded instruction, readings and practice. Professional certificates, executive education, boot camps and degree programs are different products, so compare the course-level details rather than assuming the entire platform is free.
Who it can suit
An audit track can suit a curious learner who wants to understand a topic before paying for formal recognition. If your goal is a credential for work or further study, establish whether the particular certificate meets that purpose and whether assessed work is included.
Access, pricing and requirements
Free audit access is available only where the course offers that track. It may have a limited access period and exclude graded assignments or a verified certificate. Paid upgrades, program bundles and degrees have their own prices, deadlines and eligibility rules.
How to get started
Search for a subject, open a suitable course and read the enrollment choices carefully. Check the start date, weekly workload and audit expiration. Create an account and select the intended track; keep a copy of any upgrade deadline if you may want a certificate later.
Frequently asked questions
Does auditing include a certificate?
Usually not. A verified certificate generally requires the paid track and successful completion of the course’s assessment requirements.
Can I use edX for university credit?
Only where a specific program explicitly offers a credit pathway and you meet its conditions. An ordinary course enrollment should not be treated as automatic degree credit.
Explore the current offer
Visit edX to review the available plan, eligibility and current terms before you sign up.
Offer information reviewed in October 2026. Availability, pricing and eligibility may change.