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The edX WFA partnership equips athletes with the tools and skills needed to succeed in every arena. With courses designed to fit around training and competing, we’re helping athletes pursue career growth, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.
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About the WFA
The largest women’s tackle football league in the world, the Women's Football Alliance (WFA) provides opportunities for women to compete at the highest level while building leadership, confidence, and community.
WFA athletes balance football alongside careers, businesses, education, and family responsibilities — demonstrating that success extends far beyond game day.
Join the next generation of women leaders
completion rate1
net promoter score2
expectations met or passed3
Percentage of WFA players who enrolled in edX courses for personal growth and development2
Percentage of WFA players who enrolled in edX courses to explore new career plans and plan for life after football3
Percentage of Fortune 500 female executives surveyed who said they played sports in their earlier years4
What our WFA learners are saying:
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES
"Thank you to the WFA for giving me a path to stay in sports off the field. I never saw myself in sports management and now I know there's plenty I can do in sports outside of being on the offensive line."
Player, DC Divas
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES
"I am so glad you guys did this partnership. It really helped expand some of my professional skills and helped me get a raise. I'm actually interviewing for positions this week that wouldn't have been possible without the certification I obtained."
Player, Rocky Mountain Thunderkatz
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES
"I needed some introductory courses to start shifting careers and starting a business. This partnership with edX and the WFA really helped me get started."
Player, Rocky Mountain Thunderkatz
"Thank you to the WFA for giving me a path to stay in sports off the field. I never saw myself in sports management and now I know there's plenty I can do in sports outside of being on the offensive line."
Player, DC Divas
"I am so glad you guys did this partnership. It really helped expand some of my professional skills and helped me get a raise. I'm actually interviewing for positions this week that wouldn't have been possible without the certification I obtained."
Player, Rocky Mountain Thunderkatz
"I needed some introductory courses to start shifting careers and starting a business. This partnership with edX and the WFA really helped me get started."
Player, Rocky Mountain Thunderkatz
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See how WFA athletes are reaching their goals with edX
Each athlete’s journey is different, but one thing connects them all: a commitment to continuous growth.
Discover how WFA athletes are using edX to fuel their ambitions beyond football:
Unlimited access to curated courses for all WFA athletes
Lifelong success starts here
edX and the WFA are preparing athletes with the skills they need to build strong personal brands and maximize career opportunities — now and in the future. All WFA athletes gain unlimited access to courses in five key pathways:
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Entrepreneurship
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Public speaking
Write speeches, build confidence, and become a stronger communicator.
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Women in leadership
Study strategic decision-making, team management, and personal branding.our nine content Academies. -
NIL optimization
Develop your social media and content creation strategy.
[1] 2U 2024 Outcomes Report. (2025). 2U, LLC. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
[2] edX internal data — Based on surveys sent to WFA athletes. (2026). edX. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
[3] edX internal data — Based on surveys sent to WFA athletes. (2026). edX. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
[4] Women who played sports are more likely to be business leaders. (2024). Fast Company. Retrieved June 11, 2026.