Module:1 When Tides Turn
Got it—you’re asking for the most popular places to take online courses. Here are the big, mainstream options (by “type”), with quick notes:
University-backed marketplaces
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Coursera – huge catalog with top universities & companies; ~183M registered learners as of Jun 30, 2025. about.coursera.org
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edX – courses, certificates, and online degrees from universities and tech companies. edX
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FutureLearn – UK-based platform with short courses, micro-credentials, and degrees. FutureLearn
Open marketplaces (anyone can publish)
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Udemy – massive catalog across every topic; 250k+ courses, 80M+ students. Udemy
Creative & design focused
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Skillshare – thousands of classes for creators (illustration, design, photo, video, freelancing). Skillshare+1
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Domestika – high-production creative courses taught by practitioners worldwide. Domestika+1
Tech / professional upskilling
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LinkedIn Learning – business, tech, and creative skills; integrates with LinkedIn profiles. LinkedIn
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Pluralsight – deep tech skills, assessments, and paths (AI, cloud, dev). Pluralsight+1
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Udacity – project-based “Nanodegree” programs for job-ready tech skills. Udacity+1
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Codecademy – interactive coding lessons and career paths (AI, data, web, security). Codecademy+1
Premium “celebrity teacher”
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MasterClass – streaming-style classes taught by well-known experts across many fields. MasterClass+1
If you tell me what you want to learn (e.g., “sell my own course,” “learn React,” “design & illustration”), I’ll narrow this to the best 2–3 picks for your needs and pricing.