Regarding edX courses

[papashango]

Hi all,
I received some B's in a few math courses. While not terrible, I want to ensure my application is as strong as possible, and I'm looking for ways to counteract the impression these grades might leave.
My initial thought was to take edX certifications in relevant math topics. However, I'm not entirely sure how much weight admissions committees place on these.
What are your general opinions on edX certifications (specifically for rigorous math courses from reputable universities) for demonstrating proficiency in graduate school applications? Do they carry significant weight, or are they more supplementary?
Are there better alternatives to demonstrate strong mathematical knowledge and mitigate the impact of those undergrad B's? I'm looking for actionable advice.

Thank you so much.

 

[Daniel Duffy]

Online Courses

www.datasim.nl

 

[papashango]

what about the other questions, are the edX/Coursera certifications worth any value?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

what about the other questions, are the edX/Coursera certifications worth any value?

Did you pay for any of those courses? If it's free, then the value may not be as high for admission. Many people have multiple of these courses which are good as introductory.

 

[papashango]

Did you pay for any of those courses? If it's free, then the value may not be as high for admission. Many people have multiple of these courses which are good as introductory.

Yeah, I paid for this particular specialization on Coursera by Columbia Uni (Financial Engineering and Risk Management)
I don't know if its good enough for FE programs though. Do you have any opinions about this?