Learners will find most of our learning experiences available through partner platforms who host University of Michigan (UM) content. Each platform has various payment models, social communities, and learner support. If you are not a University of Michigan alumnus, student, staff, or faculty member, you will need to create an account on a partner platform to access UM content.

Coursera

Coursera hosts a wide range of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), series, Teach-Outs, and online hybrid and degree programs. Learners can enroll and work through courses at any time, and many courses include a free (limited) audit option. Certificates are available from Coursera after completion of a purchased MOOC course or specialization. For more information, please visit the Coursera Help Center.

Coursera is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and was founded in 2011 by Stanford professors Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng.

edX

edX hosts a wide array of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), series, and online hybrid and degree programs. Individual courses may be offered on a set schedule or an on-demand (self-paced) basis. Many courses offer a free (limited) audit option, and verified certificates are available from edX after completion of a purchased MOOC course or series. For more information, please visit the edX Help Center.

Founded in 2012 by Harvard and MIT, edX is a global non-profit based out of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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