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edX Expands MicroMasters Programs With Data Science, Digital Leadership and More

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Massive open online course (MOOC) provider edX is introducing 16 new MicroMasters programs this spring that span business analytics, digital product management, cybersecurity and data science fields.

The expansion builds on the success of the MicroMasters program launch last September, when MIT debuted 19 programs that covered topics such as artificial intelligence and supply chain management. For this launch, continuing partners and their MicroMasters courses include:

New partners and their MicroMasters courses include:

The MicroMasters programs aim to “bridge the knowledge gap between higher education and the workplace by offering content and credentials in the most in-demand fields and skills needed for success in today’s rapidly-evolving and tech-driven world,” according to the edX announcement.  

To view the list of new programs, visit the edX blog site here.

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