Coursera Alternatives

Coursera is described as 'Online platform with self-paced courses from universities and organizations, featuring certificates, degree programs, free and paid options, and skill development' and is a very popular online education service in the education & reference category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Coursera for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, Android, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Coursera alternative is Khan Academy, which is free. Other great apps like Coursera are Udemy, edX, SoloLearn and SkillShare.

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  1. DATAQUEST icon
     18 likes

    Project-based platform offering interactive, in-browser coding, real data exercises, portfolio-building features, guided projects, career-focused skill tracks, structured learning paths, instant feedback, peer support, and flexible, self-paced modules for data roles.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Take free Harvard online courses through Harvard Extension School's Open Learning Initiative. Course videos feature Harvard faculty.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Academic Earth icon
     25 likes

    Academic Earth offers free access to video courses and academic lectures from leading colleges and universities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. FUN MOOC icon
     17 likes

    FUN: Higher Education Excellence. Online, Free and Open Courses.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. NovoEd icon
     17 likes

    NovoEd is the social learning environment for online courses. We offer experiential courses from leading institutions. Join a class to work with peers on real-world problems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Smartly icon
     9 likes

    Smartly offers a highly selective MBA degree with courses in Finance, Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship that is completely free for admitted students. Each course is delivered in the Smartly app on your mobile device or computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Built around the concept of ‘hands-on learning’, Workshop makes learning something new as simple as grabbing your phone or tablet and letting a mentor guide you through the practical steps needed to master a new skill.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. INE icon
     1 like

    Comprehensive online training platform offering hands-on courses in networking, cyber security, data science, DevOps, and cloud, with over 18,000 expert-led videos, interactive labs, quizzes, certification-aligned learning paths, regular new content, and progress tracking tools.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. OpenLearn icon
     6 likes

    Browse subject categories to explore new topics or look for reference material for a course you are already studying.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Alison icon
     20 likes

    Study free courses in the privacy of your home in your own piece and get a certificate, diploma and Attestation Letter at the end.

    39 Alison alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Apollo Skills icon
     3 likes

    Free courses on personal development and transformation, critical thinking, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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