About edX and Coursera Certificates
These online Professional Certificate Programs were specifically designed to deliver long term solutions to your toughest project management challenges. Quality content delivered to you, right when you need it! Professional education that is convenient, affordable and can be implemented immediately.
As you consider advancing your Product Management skills with the University of Maryland, it's important to understand the key differences between the offerings on edX and Coursera:
Feature
edX
Coursera
Certificate Title
Professional Certificate
Specialization
Average Price
$199
$59/month
Payment Model
One-time payment
Subscription-based
Access Duration
Lifetime access after payment
Access while subscribed
Free Audit Period
Up to 4 weeks
Up to 4 weeks
Paid Benefits
Access to quizzes, finals, and extra content
Access to quizzes, finals, and extra content
edX offers a one-time payment model, providing you with lifetime access to the course materials once you've paid. This approach may be preferable if you value long-term access without recurring charges.
Coursera utilizes a subscription-based model, allowing for more flexibility in your learning pace. However, you'll only have access to the course materials while your subscription is active.
Both platforms offer a free audit period of up to 4 weeks, giving you the opportunity to explore the course content before making a financial commitment. When you choose to pay, you'll gain access to additional benefits such as graded assignments, quizzes, final exams, and exclusive content not available to audit learners.
Your choice between edX and Coursera for UMD's Product Management programs will depend on your preferred payment structure, desired access duration, and learning style. Consider which model aligns best with your goals and learning preferences as you embark on your Product Management education journey.
Deliver innovative solutions by unleashing your team’s potential.
Learn how to apply the foundational knowledge of Digital Strategy and Execution to the Government sector.
Build expertise in Lean Product Portfolio Management to create a high-performing enterprise focused on rapid delivery using Product approach, values, structure and culture.
Learn how to lead system Integration of Low-Code, No-Code (LCNC) platforms across the entire Product-Platform Lifecycle.
Lead the product life cycle from discovery to delivery.
Generate big ideas and a culture of innovation
Champion your company’s transformation to a digital enterprise with data analytics and technologies that deliver business agility.