# edX - Online Learning Platform

> edX offers online courses, certificates, and degrees from leading universities and institutions worldwide. Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX provides accessible education to learners globally.

## About edX
edX increases access to high-quality education for everyone. Partners include Harvard, MIT, Berkeley, Boston University, and more.

**Key facts**
- See the live About page for current figures: https://www.edx.org/about-us

## Course Categories

### Computer Science and Programming
- CS50 Introduction to Computer Science: https://www.edx.org/cs50
- Python Programming: https://www.edx.org/learn/python
- Data Science: https://www.edx.org/learn/data-science
- Artificial Intelligence: https://www.edx.org/learn/artificial-intelligence

### Business and Management
- Business Fundamentals: https://www.edx.org/learn/business
- Leadership: https://www.edx.org/learn/leadership
- Entrepreneurship: https://www.edx.org/learn/entrepreneurship
- Marketing: https://www.edx.org/learn/marketing

### Engineering and Technology
- Mechanical Engineering: https://www.edx.org/learn/mechanical-engineering
- Electrical Engineering: https://www.edx.org/learn/electrical-engineering
- Civil Engineering: https://www.edx.org/learn/civil-engineering

## Core Hubs
- Courses: https://www.edx.org/courses
- Learner Catalog: https://www.edx.org/learn
- Certificates overview: https://www.edx.org/certificates
- Resources and guides: https://www.edx.org/resources

## Program Types

### Degree Programs
- Bachelor's degrees: https://www.edx.org/bachelors
- Master's degrees: https://www.edx.org/masters
- Doctorate programs: https://www.edx.org/doctorate

### Professional Credentials
- Professional Certificates: https://www.edx.org/professional-certificate
- Certificates hub: https://www.edx.org/certificates
- XSeries Programs: https://www.edx.org/xseries

## University Partners

### Examples
- Harvard University: https://www.edx.org/school/harvardx
- MIT: https://www.edx.org/school/mitx
- UC Berkeley: https://www.edx.org/school/berkeleyx
- Stanford University: https://www.edx.org/school/stanfordonline
- Columbia University: https://www.edx.org/school/columbiax

### All partners
- Directory: https://www.edx.org/schools-partners

## Key Resources

### Learner Support
- Course catalog: https://www.edx.org/learn
- Help Center: https://help.edx.org
- Resources and guides: https://www.edx.org/resources

### About and Policies
- About edX: https://www.edx.org/about-us
- Privacy Policy: https://www.edx.org/edx-privacy-policy
- Terms of Service: https://www.edx.org/edx-terms-service
- Honor Code: https://www.edx.org/edx-terms-service#honor-code

### For Educators and Partners
- Become an Instructor: https://www.edx.org/become
- Course Creation: https://www.edx.org/contributor
- Institutional Partnerships: https://www.edx.org/business

## Content Structure

### English content
- Learner catalog: /learn/*
- Programs: /bachelors/*, /masters/*, /doctorate/*, /certificates/*, /professional-certificate/*, /xseries/*
- Universities: /school/*
- Special collections: /cs50/, /resources/*

### Spanish content
- Catalog permitted for AI usage: /es/aprende/*
- Note: other Spanish paths are restricted

## Technical Information

### Content management
- University partners maintain and update course and program pages
- New offerings added continuously
- Content formats include video, text, and interactive elements

### Accessibility
- Targeting WCAG 2.1 AA
- Multi-language support
- Mobile-responsive design

## Discovery
- Robots: https://www.edx.org/robots.txt
- XML sitemap: https://www.edx.org/sitemap.xml