Online learning programs

Online learning programs provide courses, tutorials, lectures, exercises, and other Independent learning resources covering subjects ranging from traditional academics to professional and technical skills. Some platforms provide most of their material for free, while others charge for individual courses or subscriptions.

General course platforms

• Coursera – Courses, professional certificates, specializations, and online degree programs from universities and companies. Many courses can be viewed for free, while certificates and degree programs generally require payment.
• edX – University-level courses and programs from universities and other institutions. Subjects include computer science, business, engineering, humanities, science, and many others.
• Udemy – A large marketplace of individual courses created by independent instructors. Particularly strong in technology, business, professional skills, and personal interests.
• LinkedIn Learning – Subscription-based courses focused primarily on business, technology, software, and professional skills.
• FutureLearn – Online courses and programs from universities and other organizations, with offerings in business, healthcare, technology, humanities, and other subjects.
• Udacity – Technology-oriented courses and training programs, particularly in areas such as programming, data science, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.

Free learning resources

• Khan Academy – Free lessons, videos, and exercises covering mathematics, science, economics, computing, and other academic subjects. Particularly useful for school-level learning and foundational subjects.
• freeCodeCamp – Free, project-based instruction in programming and web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, databases, data analysis, and related technologies.
• MIT OpenCourseWare – Free course materials from thousands of MIT courses, including lecture notes, assignments, exams, readings, and videos for many courses.
• Open Yale Courses – Free access to lectures and course materials from selected introductory Yale University courses.
• OpenLearn – Free courses and educational materials provided by The Open University.
• Saylor Academy – Free online courses covering subjects such as business, computer science, mathematics, communication, and the humanities.

Computer science and technology

• Codecademy – Interactive courses in programming, web development, data science, and related technical subjects. Free and paid content is available.
• freeCodeCamp – Free programming curriculum emphasizing hands-on projects and certifications.
• The Odin Project – Free, open-source curriculum focused primarily on full-stack web development.
• Pluralsight – Subscription-based technical training for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, IT operations, and other technology fields.
• Microsoft Learn – Free learning paths and modules for Microsoft technologies including Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, .NET, and security.
• Google Skills – Training and learning resources for Google technologies and professional skills, including cloud and AI topics.
• AWS Training and Certification – Training resources and learning paths for Amazon Web Services and cloud computing.

Academic lectures and university courses

• MIT OpenCourseWare – Course materials from MIT undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Stanford Online – Online courses and educational programs associated with Stanford University.
• Harvard Online – Online courses offered through Harvard University.
• Open Yale Courses – Recorded lectures and course materials from selected Yale courses.

Language learning

• Duolingo – Gamified language-learning lessons covering many languages.
• Babbel – Subscription-based language courses emphasizing practical vocabulary and conversation.
• Busuu – Language courses combining structured lessons with practice and feedback features.

Other places to learn

• YouTube – An enormous collection of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, and educational channels. Quality varies considerably, so individual sources should be evaluated carefully.
• TED – Talks and educational videos covering science, technology, society, psychology, business, and many other subjects.
• MasterClass – Subscription-based classes taught by prominent practitioners in areas such as writing, cooking, music, business, sports, and entertainment.
• Skillshare – Subscription-based classes with a strong emphasis on creative skills, design, photography, illustration, video, and related subjects.

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See also

• High school
• Higher education
• Independent learning
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