UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation
Prepare for the IELTS Academic tests in this comprehensive, self-paced course covering listening, speaking, reading and writing.
UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation is a beginner-level online course from edX in IELTS. It is structured in 3 stated learning outcomes, over 8 weeks. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 79 ratings on edX.
Part of our IELTS courses collection, where we compare it against 1 other course.
Course highlights
| Provider | edX |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (79 reviews) |
| Price | Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- None. This course is suitable for anyone preparing to take the Academic IELTS test.
Skills you’ll gain
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 79 learners on edX (checked 8 Nov 2026).
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| UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation This |
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4.8★ | Free | 8 weeks | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
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4.6★ | Check price | 1 month | Quickest to finish (1 month) | View ↗ |
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Common questions
Is UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation free?
Yes. edX lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation come with a certificate?
Yes — edX lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation take?
edX lists it at 8 weeks. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is UQx: IELTS Academic Test Preparation suitable for beginners?
Yes. edX lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.