New courses designed to empower learners,
entrepreneurs, and gaming enthusiasts with essential industry
skills
LANHAM,
Md., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, a
leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq:
TWOU), and global technology leader HP Inc. today announced a new
online Professional Certificate program in Esports Management, Game
Design, and Programming to bring cutting-edge skills to learners
globally. Available in English and Arabic (with more languages to
follow later this year), the new Professional Certificate program
includes over 60 curated modules designed to prepare learners for
jobs in the gaming, media and information and communication
technology (ICT) sectors. HP is covering the full cost of
enrollment in the certificate track for all learners. Enrollment is
open at edX.org.
"Working with edX reflects our commitment to supporting
learners worldwide by providing access to free educational content
in the field of gaming," said Mayank
Dhingra, senior education business leader at HP. "We are
taking a vital step in democratizing gaming education, ensuring
that individuals have the opportunities to gain the skills they
need to pursue careers in gaming and adjacent industries."
As demand for gaming professionals rises, the Professional
Certificate program offers a diverse curriculum across game design,
game programming, and esports management. Courses encompass both
technical skills, such as coding and testing, as well as essential
business skills including marketing, storytelling, and content
creation. Throughout the program, learners will have access to
video modules, each ending with an assessment, to ensure a
comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Learners who
successfully complete each course in the Professional Certificate
program will also receive a certificate of achievement for the
program free of charge.
"With the launch of its first program on edX, HP joins hundreds
of universities and institutions in the edX global partner network
committed to expanding access to affordable, cutting-edge education
in the world's most in-demand fields," said Andrew Hermalyn, president of partnerships at
2U, the company behind edX. "This collaboration enables HP to reach
millions of aspiring learners and professionals, fostering skill
development and career advancement in the gaming industry."
For more information and to enroll in the program, visit
www.edx.org/school/hp.
About edX
edX is the global online learning platform
that fuels the world's ambition. edX was developed in 2012 by
Harvard and MIT to make the world's best education available to
everyone. Today, as a part of 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), edX connects
over 78 million people with online learning to meet every
professional moment. Together with top-ranked universities and
organizations at the forefront of their fields, edX offers
thousands of job-relevant programs across nearly every career
discipline, from artificial intelligence and robotics to
sustainability and public health. Find online courses,
certificates, boot camps, and degrees that fuel your ambition
at edX.org.
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edX/2U: media@2u.com
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