Learn.Saylor.org: Free, Self-Paced Online Learning for Everyone

If you’ve ever wished you could take high-quality college-level courses without paying tuition, Learn.Saylor.org might be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s part of Saylor Academy, a nonprofit dedicated to making education accessible to anyone, anywhere, at any time — and it’s completely free. (Saylor Academy)

How It Got Started

Saylor Academy began as a nonprofit initiative in 1999, founded by Michael J. Saylor. Its mission shifted in 2008 to focus on open online education, offering free courses with comprehensive learning materials developed by subject-matter experts. Over the years it has grown into one of the largest open education platforms in the world, with millions of learners from across the globe. (Saylor Academy)

What makes Saylor Academy unique is its commitment to open education. Most of its course content is provided under a Creative Commons license, meaning it can be reused and shared freely — a big win for learners and educators alike. (Saylor Academy)

What You Can Learn

Learn.Saylor.org offers 150+ full-length courses across a wide range of subjects — all self-paced and free of cost. You choose what to study and when to study it.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s available:

• Business Administration – topics like marketing, finance, management, and entrepreneurship. (Saylor Academy)

• Computer Science – including programming, software engineering, data structures, and IT fundamentals. (Saylor Academy)

• Professional Development – soft skills, career readiness, workplace communication, and more. (Saylor Academy)

• Arts & Humanities – courses in literature, art history, communication, and critical thinking. (Saylor Academy)

• English as a Second Language (ESL) – designed to improve reading, writing, and conversational skills. (Saylor Academy)

• Science & Math – foundational subjects like chemistry, biology, and statistics. (Saylor Academy)

• Social Sciences and Economics – including economics theory, policy, and societal analysis. (Saylor Academy)

Many of these courses include free certificates of completion you can add to your résumé, LinkedIn, or professional portfolio once you finish and pass the final exam.

Beyond Certificates

Saylor Academy also offers optional Direct Credit pathways through partner colleges, meaning some courses may be eligible for transferable college credit if you pass a proctored exam for a small fee.

Start Learning Today

There are no deadlines, no tuition, and no hidden fees — just open access to quality education you can begin anytime. To dive into the full catalog and start a course, visit https://learn.saylor.org. (Saylor Academy)

Whether you’re upskilling for your career, exploring new interests, or earning credentials on your own schedule, Learn.Saylor.org puts learning back in your hands — and costs nothing but your time.