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What's the difference between a graduate certificate and a graduate degree? Unlike finishing a full master's degree program, grad certificate program students take a few master's courses around a subject — like Sustainability and Development or Data Science — and receive a certificate of completion upon passing the program.  Because certificates involve taking fewer classes (and don't usually have an admissions process), they're not considered the same as having a master's degree or Ph.D. However, they can help you stand out to prospective employers, especially if you're looking to tran...

An edX MicroMastersis an online program with courses that cover 25% to 50% of a university's master's degree curriculum for a lower cost.  MicroMasters are designed as a stepping stone toward credit in a full master's degree, or to strengthen stand-alone skills to help advance your career, offering a certificate of completion to add to your LinkedIn profile or resume.  Plus, every MicroMasters program on edX must be eligible for credit in a full master's degree program, so you can take the MicroMasters on its own, or potentially apply it to a full degree online afterward.  While every mas...