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15 Best Productivity Courses on edX

We compared 15 Productivity courses currently listed on edX, priced from $29.00 to $1,120.50. 8 come from a named university or institution, including Jesus College, Cambridge, Davidson College and University of California, Berkeley. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$29.00 – $1,120.50
Providers
edX
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "productivity" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $29.00 to $1,120.50, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Digital Wellbeing and Productivity

    Offered by Jesus College, Cambridge

    Individuals and organisations now face the challenge of finding a healthy balance between productivity and downtime. How can we adapt to changes in our digital lives, while remaining healthy and happy? What habits can he...

    $59.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    Introduction to ChatGPT. Boost your productivity to the maximum using artificial intelligence!

    Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València

    Have you heard about ChatGPT and want to learn how to use it to increase your productivity at work radically? Then, this is the course for you. Here, you will learn about its advantages and disadvantages, and different w...

    $29.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Time Management and Productivity for Effective Goal Execution

    Offered by State Bank of India

    While setting the right goals is essential, knowing how to effectively execute those goals is where the true success lies. The role of execution is critical in achieving personal and professional goals.

    $99.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    AI for Workplace Productivity

    Offered by Microsoft

    AI is increasingly used to streamline workflows and optimize efficiency. This course highlights practical AI tools that can support better decision-making and automate repetitive tasks.

    $30.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Time & Productivity Management for Early-Career Professionals

    Offered by Microsoft

    Craft your plan for professional productivity. This course provides a complete framework for managing your time, focus, and priorities to accelerate your career growth.

    $55.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

    Offered by Davidson College

    Unlock the Future of Work with AI. Learn how to communicate effectively with ChatGPT and harness its full potential to transform your workflow. Whether you're creating content, analyzing data, or brainstorming innovative...

    $89.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    The Science of Happiness at Work

    Offered by University of California, Berkeley

    This course explores the intersection of happiness and productivity in the workplace, providing insights into how positive emotions can enhance job satisfaction and performance. You'll learn practical strategies to foste...

    $537.30
    listed price
  8. 8
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Leading in a Remote Environment

    Offered by Harvard University

    Leading in a Remote Environment is designed to help professionals navigate the unique challenges of remote leadership. You'll explore strategies for building strong team connections, fostering collaboration, and maintain...

    $322.20
    listed price
  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Excel for Everyone

    Offered by University of British Columbia

    Excel for Everyone is designed to help you master Microsoft Excel, a vital tool in many workplaces. Throughout the course, you'll learn how to navigate the software, manage data effectively, and automate tasks to enhance...

    $510.30
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Organizational Psychology

    Offered by University of Canterbury

    Organizational Psychology offers insights into how individual and group behavior affects workplace dynamics. You'll explore key psychological theories and concepts that help understand employee motivation, team dynamics,...

    $760.50
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Agile Project Management

    Offered by The University of Maryland, College Park

    This Agile Project Management course offers professionals a chance to learn the principles and practices of agile methodologies. You'll explore how agility can improve project outcomes and enhance team collaboration. Whe...

    $1,120.50
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Ergonomics in Action

    Offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The course is designed to provide an understanding of how anthropometric and biomechanical information can be used in the design of workstations and products such as footwear with the aim of improving safety, productivit...

    $79.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    ChatGPT - Usos y Estrategias

    Offered by Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Conoce la historia de la Inteligencia Artificial y aprende a utilizar efectivamente ChatGPT mediante diferentes estrategias para implementar su uso responsable en entornos educativos y laborales. Analiza diferentes ejemp...

    $50.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Leadership through Delegation

    Offered by State Bank of India

    In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, leaders who master the delicate balance of task distribution not only enhance their own productivity but also empower their teams to thrive. This course is an i...

    $99.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Draft, analyze, and present with Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Offered by Microsoft

    Learn to draft, analyze, and present using Microsoft 365 Copilot. Enhance productivity, automate tasks, and create professional documents and presentations with AI-driven tools to advance your career and stay ahead in th...

    $55.00
    listed price

Best Productivity Courses on edX compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Digital Wellbeing and Productivity edX Jesus College, Cambridge $59.00 View →
2 Introduction to ChatGPT. Boost your productivity to the maximum using... edX Universitat Politècnica de València $29.00 View →
3 Time Management and Productivity for Effective Goal Execution edX State Bank of India $99.00 View →
4 AI for Workplace Productivity edX Microsoft $30.00 View →
5 Time & Productivity Management for Early-Career Professionals edX Microsoft $55.00 View →
6 Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT edX Davidson College $89.00 View →
7 The Science of Happiness at Work edX University of California, Berkeley $537.30 View →
8 Leading in a Remote Environment edX Harvard University $322.20 View →
9 Excel for Everyone edX University of British Columbia $510.30 View →
10 Organizational Psychology edX University of Canterbury $760.50 View →
11 Agile Project Management edX The University of Maryland, College Park $1,120.50 View →
12 Ergonomics in Action edX The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology $79.00 View →
13 ChatGPT - Usos y Estrategias edX Tecnológico de Monterrey $50.00 View →
14 Leadership through Delegation edX State Bank of India $99.00 View →
15 Draft, analyze, and present with Microsoft 365 Copilot edX Microsoft $55.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 15 priced courses on this page run from $29.00 to $1,120.50, with the middle of the range around $89.00 — a spread of $1,091.50. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 8 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Jesus College, Cambridge, Davidson College and University of California, Berkeley — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 30 August 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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