New Professional Certificate program in
Robotic Technology from Universidade Estadual de Maringá will be
available in Portuguese and English on edX
SAO PAULO and LANHAM, Md., July 21,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, a leading global online learning
platform from 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU), today announced that Project
University, an affiliate of Project Company developing academic
courses with top universities in Brazil, 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. As a new edX
member, Project University will launch a variety of programs and
courses offered in partnership with Brazil's leading universities, the first being
a Professional Certificate program in Robotic Technology from
Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), which is now open for
enrollment.
"UEM's robotics courses, rapidly growing in popularity among our
students in Brazil, are now
available to a global audience through the edX platform," said
Gilberto Antonelli, Professor Dr.,
Department of Engineering Production at UEM. "Our comprehensive,
state-of-the-art Professional Certificate program spans a wide
spectrum of topics, serving newcomers and experienced professionals
alike. It's an unparalleled opportunity to gain a robust grounding
in robotics and develop the expertise to thrive in this dynamic
field."
The new Professional Certificate program in Robotic Technology
adds 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.
"Embarking on this partnership with edX to expand access to
education resonates deeply with Project University's mission of
creating a world where every student, irrespective of cost or
location, can access top-quality education," said Antonio Henrique
Dianin, CEO of Project University. "Through the collective efforts
of our esteemed university partners, we are crafting programs and
courses that prepare learners for today's most sought-after skill
sets. In partnership with edX, we can offer these transformative
educational opportunities to millions of individuals around the
globe."
In joining the edX partner network, Project University is
building on existing programs from UEM and other universities in
Brazil leveraging the Open edX
platform, which nearly 3,000 learners have taken.
"Our partnership with Project University is expanding edX's
global reach and enabling us to better serve Portuguese-language
speakers in search of advanced technology training," said
Andrew Hermalyn, President of
Partnerships at 2U, the parent company of edX. "At 2U, we are
committed to delivering high-quality, accessible education through
the edX platform, and our collaboration with Project University
helps us bring even more world-class education opportunities to
many more learners worldwide."
For more information, visit
edx.org/school/projectuniversity.
About Project University
Every individual has the
potential to create change, whether in their own life, their
community or the world. The transformative power of education
unlocks this potential. At Project University we are relentlessly
pursuing our vision of a world where every student can access a
quality education in order to unlock their potential, without
barriers of cost or location. For more information, visit
www.projectcompany.org/project-university.
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 76 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
Project University: media@projectcompany.org
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