What edX changed

• Removed "MicroDegrees" from the trending categories and main navigation.
• Added a "Find your path" quiz link at the top of the page to help users choose courses.
• Updated the "Trending on edX" list to include new subjects like Law, Sustainability, and Statistics.
• Removed a large "New on edX" section that featured specific AI and business courses.
• Changed the destination for the "SUCCESS2026" promo link from a general programs page to a specific executive education page.
• Added new learner testimonials, including one focused on accessibility features like captions.
• Added a new "Popular topics" section and an "Empower every member of your team" enterprise subscription block.

The platform is simplifying its product tiers by removing "MicroDegrees" and focusing on guiding users through a new "Find your path" quiz. This suggests a shift toward better user onboarding and a more streamlined credential catalog.

• Added a 30% discount code for select courses and programs.
• Added a 20% discount code for executive education courses.
• Added several new courses about project management, finance, and artificial intelligence.
• Replaced the onboarding quiz link with a flash sale banner.
• Added partner brand names like Harvard and Microsoft to the trending list.

They are using short-time discounts to get more people to buy courses quickly. They are also pushing their higher-priced executive programs.

• Removed the "ACTION2026" promo code banners that offered 20% off courses.
• Added a new section with specific impact stats: 140K Executive Education students and 42K degree seekers this year.
• Added a "Hear what other learners have to say" section featuring six detailed customer testimonials with photos and locations.
• Replaced the "Back in action" seasonal headline with "Explore our popular courses."
• Removed several "New" course listings from the homepage carousel, including Generative AI and Economics titles.

The site has shifted from a limited-time sales push to a brand-authority focus. By highlighting specific learner counts and testimonials, they are trying to build trust rather than competing on price.