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What about the edX X-Series[1] certificate for computer science? is it worth something? I know it's not entirely free, but it's quite cheap compared to anything

What about the edX X-Series[1] certificate for computer science? is it worth something? I know it's not entirely free, but it's quite cheap compared to anything else, and has a clearly defined structure, any thoughts? [1] https://www.edx.org/xseries https://www.edx.org/xseries

rz2k 12y ago
The first two courses, which were formerly one, have great material and require a solid effort from students. However, I am under the impression that the schedule seems to have slipped a couple times for when later courses will be offered, and the fee structure may have changed, and it is not a very fast schedule to have to wait so long between courses. While I trust that anything EdX offers would adhere to very high standards, considering that it's even a little difficult to find x-series from the main pages of EdX now, I wonder whether prospective students should wait around for them to start if they have alternate options that are programs that are more likely to occur and involve less potential downtime between courses.
- dragonwriter 12y ago
  > However, I am under the impression that the schedule seems to have slipped a couple times for when later courses will be offered, I don't think it has; I don't have the original dates written down, but I remember them as originally all late 2014 through 2015, which is still where they all fall, so I don't think there's been much change. > and the fee structure may have changed, I don't think the fee structure has as much changed as been defined.
- integricho 12y ago
  Assuming someone decides to wait for all the course material, regardless of the time it takes to finish everything, do you think the X-Series certificate is worth putting on a CV? Would it improve the chances of finding a job? And for someone without a bachelor's degree, could it be used as a kind of a substitution?

rz2k 12y ago

The first two courses, which were formerly one, have great material and require a solid effort from students. However, I am under the impression that the schedule seems to have slipped a couple times for when later courses will be offered, and the fee structure may have changed, and it is not a very fast schedule to have to wait so long between courses. While I trust that anything EdX offers would adhere to very high standards, considering that it's even a little difficult to find x-series from the main pages of EdX now, I wonder whether prospective students should wait around for them to start if they have alternate options that are programs that are more likely to occur and involve less potential downtime between courses.

dragonwriter 12y ago
> However, I am under the impression that the schedule seems to have slipped a couple times for when later courses will be offered, I don't think it has; I don't have the original dates written down, but I remember them as originally all late 2014 through 2015, which is still where they all fall, so I don't think there's been much change. > and the fee structure may have changed, I don't think the fee structure has as much changed as been defined.
integricho 12y ago
Assuming someone decides to wait for all the course material, regardless of the time it takes to finish everything, do you think the X-Series certificate is worth putting on a CV? Would it improve the chances of finding a job? And for someone without a bachelor's degree, could it be used as a kind of a substitution?