Who is FutureLearn? – FutureLearn

Over the past decade, online education has exploded, with more and more people logging in to complete online courses, bootcamps and degrees, and the e-learning market is expected to grow larger by 2032.

Whether you are a long-term future reader or just entering our website, this study guide is for you. Read on to learn more about FutureLearn, our products, their services, and how we can help you achieve your goals.

Who is FutureLearn?

FutureLearn is a UK-based online learning platform that provides flexible expert content to learners and businesses around the world. We launched the online learning platform in 2012 and have since partnered with top universities, organizations and brands (e.g. UCL, King Yondon, Durham University, NHS, Bloomsbury Publishing, BFI, BFI, UK Security Council, Accenture, etc.).

Now with over 22 million registered learners on our platform, FutureLearn not only offers free online courses, advanced courses, paid courses, flexible online degree and micro-assessment, but also offers tools and resources such as our study abroad coaching, bite-sized courses to learn about time awareness, learners, learner discounts and of course our blog.

As one of the leading online learning platforms, our core mission has always been Change opportunities for education. From professional professionals at any stage of your career to hobbyists and creative learners who want to learn fun and develop skills, we are here to provide you with tools to achieve your goals.

Now that you know more about us, let’s take a closer look at our products.

Free online courses

Currently, we have over 1300 free online courses on our platform, including universities and organizations such as Leeds University, Deakin University, Ardennes University, Accenture, UCL and the LEGO Foundation.

What are these?

We offer two free online courses. First of all, online courses you can learn Free limited access. This means you can join most of our courses for free, access new course content every week, and complete the entire course around the world. You won’t be able to get a free digital certificate when you finish or keep the course forever (this is where we have unlimited subscriptions and expert approval), but it’s a great way to try out the course, get exactly what you need and take away new skills. Simply look for the Unlimited tab on the course topic page, or scroll down on a specific course page and click on “Add Limited Access” to get started for free.

The second free online course is ours Free Digital Upgrade These are online courses sponsored by course content providers, so learners like you can learn for free. These sponsored courses provide you with unlimited access to course content, which means you can keep these courses on the platform, complete full tests when completing courses to prove your knowledge and obtain a digital certificate. Simply look for the Free Digital Upgrade tab on the course topic page and click Join Now on the specific course page to start learning.

Who are they?

Anyone! Whether you’re just finished college or university, want to develop skills to get you into your dream industry, or a mid-term professional looking to develop a career, or even you’re a first-time leader or department head, our free online courses are for you. They are also suitable for people who want to build new skills, whether it’s digital literacy, a new language or a new hobby.

The benefits of free online courses

• Explore courses on topics such as business and management, language, teaching, history, STEM, literature, psychology, creative arts, and more.
• Learn as many topics as possible.
• Get new skills for free.
• Learn from anywhere in the world.
• Get expert content from top universities and industry experts.
• Join an inclusive learning community.

Advanced Online Courses

We offer advanced courses at organizations and universities such as International Cooking Studios, Deakin University, Sentinel | 9, Chartered Law Institute (Cilex) and Macquarie University.

What are these?

Advanced courses are paid online courses that help learners develop skills in disciplines such as business and management, science, health care and law. They are available at a range of price points, and once purchased, they have unlimited access to a course.

Who are they?

Advanced courses are designed for professionals who want to learn specific skills and are willing to invest more skills. Whether you are an entrepreneur or an attorney, regardless of their career, our advanced courses can be for everyone.

Benefits of Advanced Online Courses

• Learn with like-minded professionals.
• Learn from experts in your field.
• Hone specific skills.
• Gain the tools and confidence to develop your career as an expert.

Online Certification: Micro-ring and Bootcamp

We also offer online certifications across business and management, teaching, psychology, project management, STEM, finance and creative arts, as well as institutions and organizations such as Congress, Nottingham Business School, Globis University, Deakin University, Deakin University, Aberdeen University and Cranfield Management.

What are these?

We offer two different types of online certifications. First, is our micro-assessment, which is a professional course that provides the opportunity to obtain a professional certificate entirely online. Some micro-assessments also offer credits that can be counted to one degree.

Our second online certification is bootcamp, which is more like an intensive research program that usually focuses on more practical or technical topics such as massage therapy, hotels or software engineering.

Who are they?

Micromailing and bootcamps are great options for professionals looking to improve their skills and develop their expertise in a specific field without investing in a full online degree.

Benefits of Online Certificates

• Learn online with expert coaches.
• Complete project-based evaluation.
• Visit postgraduate level, career-oriented learning.
• Earn professional certificates to show your employer.
• It is possible to earn college credits that can work to a certain extent.

Flexible online degree

Finally, we currently offer over 100 flexible online degrees from an increasing number of top universities, including UCL, University of Birmingham, University of Glasgow and University of Falmouth.

Who are they?

Our online degrees are designed for learners who want to earn a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree full-time or part-time (fully online). From bachelor’s degree (honours) to MSC, learners can cover a range of subjects including but not limited to marketing, psychology, creative writing, engineering, and cybersecurity.

Benefits of Online Degrees

• Obtain a globally recognized degree in your own time.
• Join the International Degree Learner Network.
• Learn from anywhere in the world and learn from international institutions.
• Save accommodation, transportation and other degree costs.
• Just like you do on campus degree programs, get support from program leaders and tutors.

Learn your own way with FutureLearn

So you have it! Whether you want to accelerate your career and achieve your creativity, FutureLearn has the right resources to help you achieve your goals. Start your learning journey today.