About Nexford University

Nexford University is a Washington, DC-based Public Benefit Corporation committed to equipping global citizens with career-ready skills when they need them most. Nexford’s mission is to help individuals advance their careers and transform their lives through affordable, flexible education.

Challenge

Reaching a Global Student Base

Nexford University needed a fully functional and responsive Sitecore solution, complete with content and custom components, to meet the growing demand for enrollment applications. Compounding the challenge, this solution had to be delivered within an exceptionally tight timeline to support their rapid growth and establish legitimacy in the competitive online education space.

Solution

Accelerated Deployment with Flex Accelerator for Sitecore

Nexford University partnered with XCentium to launch their digital presence on the Flex Accelerator for Sitecore, a SaaS solution developed by XCentium in collaboration with Sitecore.

Key highlights of the solution included:

Rapid Implementation: Delivered an enterprise-grade, Sitecore 9.0 site within just five weeks—far surpassing typical industry timelines for Sitecore implementations.

Custom Components: Adapted Nexford’s unique design and incorporated requested customizations, ensuring alignment with their brand and functionality needs.

Advanced User Features: Developed custom forms, including course recommendations and calculators, to guide students in selecting the right programs and enrolling online.

Outcome

Building a Strong Foundation for Global Education

With XCentium’s expertise and the power of Flex Accelerator, Nexford University achieved:

A Functional Website: Transitioned from a university without a website to having a comprehensive digital presence, enabling them to handle growing enrollment demands.

Enhanced Credibility: Established legitimacy within the online academic community by providing clear course information, user-friendly navigation, and a modern design.

Scalable Digital Platform: Equipped with a platform that supports their vision of becoming the largest and most affordable American university in the world.

Through this partnership, Nexford University successfully positioned itself as a global leader in affordable, flexible, and accessible education, empowering students worldwide to achieve their career goals.