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About edX
Industries
Enterprise Software
Education
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$800M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2012
Overview
edX offers upskilling and reskilling solutions with a focus on Machine Learning and AI MicroBootCamp™ utilizing Python, grounded in cognitive science and featuring diverse learning features and real-world application opportunities.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- edX Academies expansion in 2023 captures growing enterprise upskilling market demand.
- Verizon partnership accelerates tech career training for fastest-growing job sectors.
- Georgetown University collaboration creates scalable online graduate degree programs globally.
What critics are saying
- 2U bankruptcy in June 2024 eliminates financial backing and operational stability.
- Coursera's 150M+ learners and superior AI personalization erode market share.
- AI tutors like Khanmigo obsolete video courses with 5x faster skill acquisition.
What makes edX unique
- edX offers 380+ courses from 60 member institutions including Harvard and MIT.
- Enterprise solution edX Academies provides customized learning paths for organizations.
- Strategic partnerships with Verizon, AP, and Women's Football Alliance expand reach.
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Funding
Total Funding
$800M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, disability and 401(k)
Unlimited snacks and drinks
Generous paid leave policies including unlimited PTO
Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break
Company News
July 17, 2025 - The Women's Football Alliance (WFA), the largest, longest-running, and most competitive women's tackle football league in the world, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with edX, the global online learning platform from 2U.
edX is one of the best platforms for online courses, with a massive range of lessons covering useful topics like Python, mathematics, computer science, and much more.
U of T has partnered with Coursera and EdX to offer these courses, sometimes called Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs, that anyone can take.
AP partners with EdX to bring 2,000 international courses to state syllabus.
In 2023, edX Inc. expanded its enterprise solution to include edX Academies.
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About edX
Industries
Enterprise Software
Education
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$800M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2012
edX is Hiring for 8 Jobs on Simplify!
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