Intuit to provide free access to the program
on edX.org for underserved populations
LANHAM,
Md. and MOUNTAIN VIEW,
Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intuit
(Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes
TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, is partnering
with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc.
(Nasdaq: TWOU), to launch the QuickBooks Certified User
Professional Certificate program on edX.org. This new program is
designed to help learners master the leading accounting software
for small businesses and prepare for the QuickBooks Certification
exam. Intuit will provide the program at no cost to students from
its Prosperity Hub School Districts.
QuickBooks expertise is in high demand, particularly among small
businesses that are continuing to hire workers at an aggressive
clip—according to Lightcast, there were over 186,000 job postings
seeking "QuickBooks" as a skill in 2022. By gaining this QuickBooks
skill, learners on edX are going to be able to join the small
business economy. In addition to course access, learners who enroll
in the program will get a 12-month free trial of QuickBooks Plus.
Learners who complete the Professional Certificate program on edX
will earn a valuable, standalone credential that showcases
knowledge and skills. These programs add to edX's catalog of more
than 4,200 online learning experiences developed in partnership
with the world's top universities and corporations, from free
courses to full degrees.
"Through this partnership, Intuit and edX will arm job seekers
with one of the most in-demand skills and help close a significant
talent gap in the market," said David
Zasada, VP of Intuit Corporate Responsibility. "At the same
time, we'll be making it possible for anyone, including those most
in need, to easily access the same tools needed to become a
QuickBooks ProAdvisor."
Intuit will offer QuickBooks Certification exam vouchers to
students in their Prosperity Hub School Districts. This program
provides course content and teacher professional development, as
well as programs from our strategic partners, to underrepresented
school districts that are most in need.
"Candidates with QuickBooks expertise are in high demand across
all industry sectors. Through the extensive reach of the edX
platform, Intuit is making it possible for learners everywhere to
become proficient with this financial software," said Andrew Hermalyn, president of partnerships at
2U, the parent company of edX. "Best of all, Intuit is also making
sure those in underserved areas of the U.S. have access to the same
highly relevant educational resources, ensuring that we are living
up to our mission to address society's critical needs by driving
access to high-quality education for all."
The program will be open for enrollment on edX.org in the coming
months.
About Intuit Inc.
Intuit is the global financial
technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and
communities we serve. With more than 100 million customers
worldwide using TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp,
we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We
never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that
possible. Please visit us at Intuit.com and find us on social for
the latest information about Intuit and our products and
services.
About edX
edX is the global online learning platform
that exists to help learners everywhere unlock their potential. edX
was founded by Harvard and MIT in 2012 to make the world's best education
available to everyone. Today, as a 2U, Inc. company (Nasdaq: TWOU),
edX connects 76 million people worldwide with the skills,
knowledge, and support to achieve their goals. Together with the
world's leading universities and companies, edX offers thousands of
free and open courses, professional certificates, boot camps,
credit-bearing micro credentials, and undergraduate and graduate
degrees. Discover purpose-built online programs in technology,
business, healthcare, science, education, social work,
sustainability, and more at edX.org.
Media Contacts:
edX: media@2u.com
Intuit: keri_danielski@intuit.com
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