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MITx: 0.502x Competency-Based Education: The Why, What, and How

Want a Free Certificate? 

EdX offers verified certificates, which are available for a fee that varies by course. For Competency-Based Education: The Why, What, and How, XQ is delighted to cover the full $49 cost, meaning the certificate is free as long as you meet the requirements. You need to complete the ID verification process by February 27, 2019, as well as complete 60% or more of the assigned work and indicate that by filling out the appropriate checklists by 11:00 PM UTC on March 13, 2019 to pass the course and earn a Verified Certificate. To use the coupon code:

  1. Select "Upgrade to a Verified Certificate." You can do this on the "Course" page or in your dashboard.
  2. On the next page, add the coupon code: GIQ445SGE6PPEAJU and click “Apply.”
  3. You will see "Discounts applied" and the full value of the certificate ($49) will be reflected. The total for the order will be $0.00. Click “Place Order.”
  4. EdX will thank you for your order and you will notice on your dashboard that your status for this course is now verified; you may still need to complete ID verification. 

Please remember that you must verify your identity by February 27 and meet the requirements for earning a certificate (reporting completion of 60% or more of the work) in order to actually receive one.

You may audit any edX course, including this one. You do not receive a certificate if you audit a course, but you can print your progress page for the course if you want evidence of your achievement. Please note that the edX honor code applies to all courses. 

I paid for a certificate before the coupon code was available. What should I do?

  1. Un-enroll in Competency-Based Education by February 14, 2019 3:00 PM UTC. If you un-enroll by February 14 3:00 PM UTC, edX will automatically issue you a refund for the $49 you paid. It is very important that you complete this process by February 14 3:00 PM UTC. Per edX’s 14 day refund policy, after that date, it will not be possible for edX to issue a refund, regardless of your payment method.
  2. After you have un-enrolled, immediately re-enroll in the course. Make sure you are still interested in pursuing a verified certificate. (We hope you are!)
  3. Select “Pursue a Verified Certificate” or “Upgrade to a Verified Certificate.” On the next page, add the coupon code: GIQ445SGE6PPEAJU and click “Apply.”
  4. You will see "Discounts applied" and the full value of the certificate ($49) will be reflected. The total for the order will be $0.00. Click “Place Order.”
  5. EdX will thank you for your order and you will notice on your dashboard that your status for this course is now verified; you may still need to complete ID verification. 

Please remember that you must verify your identity by February 27, 2019 and meet the requirements for earning a certificate (reporting completion of 60% or more of the work) in order to actually receive one.