2U Brings CodeSignal's AI-Native, Hands-On Courses to edX
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New partnership brings more than 400 practice-based courses to edX.org - spanning practical AI, technical, and durable skills - with skill verification and an AI tutor built into the learning experience ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U , a global leader in higher education, today announced a new partnership with CodeSignal , the agentic skills intelligence platform, bringing more than 400 hands-on, practice-based courses to edX, 2U's global online learning platform, for the first time. The first courses are now live, with the full catalog available on edX by the end of the year. Employers are moving fast to build AI fluency across their workforces, and workers know it. According to a 2U survey, 58% of workers see a lack of AI expertise in their industry, and nearly two-thirds of managers plan to upskill to keep pace. But most online course content still asks learners to watch and read - while the work itself asks them to perform tasks. CodeSignal's courses close that gap by putting learners inside realistic work environments that are common on the job. Learners analyze data in a spreadsheet, write code in real development environments, run experiments, build campaigns, and practice skills like public speaking through interactive AI role-play. Skill checks are built into the learning experience itself, so completing a course reflects what a learner can do...
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