Frequently Asked Questions

1. How and where do I begin?

Please first submit an interest form through this google form.  Next, you will be instructed to join the Greater Washington Partnership (GWP) myUMBC group for more information on getting started. You will need to create an edX Edge account using your UMBC email address, followed by self-enrolling into each of the six (6) generalist modules.

2. I am not familiar with edX, is there a tutorial available?

Once you have an edX Edge account, we encourage you to view the DemoX course before starting in other edX courses.

3. Who do I contact if I have technical questions related to edX?

Please visit the Help link (upper right corner next to your edX username) to send a message to edX Student Support. Or you can visit the edX Learner Help Center here.

4. Who do I contact if I have other questions about the UMBC edX course modules?

Please send an email to the UMBC Department of Instructional Technology at instructionaltechnology@umbc.edu.

5. What is and how do I join the CoLAB community?

From Baltimore to Richmond, the CoLAB supports a diverse community of learners dedicated to building careers in the Capital Region’s tech ecosystem. Visit https://capitalcolab.com/community/ to join the CoLAB community, stay in touch with the Capital CoLAB, and learn how their programs, built in partnership with universities like UMBC, can help you develop in-demand digital skills.