The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) offers online courses through edX, an online learning platform. These courses cover topics such as nursing, public health, mental health, and scientific discovery. They offer professionals, students, and lifelong learners opportunities to explore subjects, build knowledge, and develop skills.
Professional and Continuing Studies
How the Courses Work
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Audit Courses for Free
You can audit eligible courses on edX at no cost. Auditing provides access to course learning materials, subject to the course's terms and access limits. It does not include a verified certificate or access to all graded assignments.
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Earn a Certificate or Continuing-Education Credit
To earn a verified certificate or receive professional continuing-education credit, you may need to pay a fee to enroll. Fees, eligibility, and requirements vary by course.
A verified edX certificate does not automatically qualify as continuing-education credit for a professional license.
NOTE: Before enrolling, review the individual course details to confirm the available options, costs, and any continuing-education credits offered.
Explore UMB's Online Courses
The courses below cover a range of topics. Availability and enrollment options may change, so check each course's edX listing for current details.
- Essential Competencies for Nurse Preceptors: Explore the knowledge and skills needed to support and educate nurses in clinical settings. The course has advertised continuing-education opportunities; review its current listing for credit eligibility and fees.
- Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Interprofessional Strategies for Prevention and Response: Explore approaches to preventing and responding to intimate partner violence. Confirm the current course provider and enrollment options before enrolling.
- Spiritual Competency Training in Mental Health: Explore the role of spirituality in mental health care. Review the course listing for current enrollment options and continuing-education credit information.
- Global Health: Ebola, COVID, and Beyond: Examine global health challenges through the experiences of Ebola, COVID-19, and other public health threats. Check edX for current availability and enrollment details.
Find a Course and Get Started
Visit UMB's course collection on edX to explore available courses and review their enrollment options.
On each course page, check whether free auditing is available or whether you need paid enrollment to access a certificate, graded assignments, or professional continuing-education credit.