Globally ranked institution expands online
learning opportunities in business, education, health care, law,
and more
CAPE
TOWN, South Africa and LANHAM,
Md., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, a
leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq:
TWOU), today announced that the University of Cape Town (UCT), Africa's leading university, is the newest
member of the global edX partner network, joining hundreds of
universities and institutions in expanding access to the world's
best education. Additionally, UCT is partnering with edX to create
15 new courses and five new professional certificate programs, with
more content launching throughout 2023.
UCT has been at the forefront of online education for the past
15 years and has worked closely with 2U since 2007 to develop over
80 online executive education courses that have been taken by 120K+
students. UCT's partnership with edX will further strengthen the
University's online footprint, allowing it to continue providing
transformative educational opportunities to more people
worldwide.
"We are thrilled to be joining the edX global community of
universities," said Professor Harsha
Kathard, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and
Learning at the University of Cape
Town. "Our partnership with 2U revolutionized the way we
deliver education, bringing UCT's unique blend of academic
excellence and social consciousness online. As we further our
commitment to making our diverse areas of expertise accessible to
all, our partnership with edX opens an exciting new avenue for this
mission. We're particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity to
enrich the edX platform with a breadth of courses and specialized
knowledge highlighting the diverse aspects of Africa as a continent."
UCT's full portfolio of online program offerings developed with
2U encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including finance,
investment, technology, business leadership, marketing, project
management, and engineering the built environment, among
others.
"UCT, as one of our most significant executive education
partners, is a pivotal addition to the edX community," said
Andrew Hermalyn, President of
Partnerships at 2U, the parent company of edX. "Our partnership not
only underscores edX and UCT's shared commitment to providing
accessible, high-quality education to learners across the globe,
but also plays a critical role in bridging the skills gap for
people in South Africa. UCT's
expertise in African-centered content enriches our platform and
brings invaluable diversity to our learning community."
For more information and to enroll in courses,
visit www.edx.org/school/uct.
About the University of Cape
Town:
Founded in 1829, University of Cape
Town has a proud tradition of academic excellence and
effecting social change and development through its pioneering
scholarship, faculty, and students. UCT's reputation for excellence
is underpinned by its distinctive research, led by its
distinguished faculty, many of whom are leaders in their field.
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:
University of Cape Town: elijah.moholola@uct.ac.za
edX: press@edx.org
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