FutureLearn

A British online learning platform offering short courses, microcredentials and online degrees from universities and other providers.

About FutureLearn

FutureLearn is an online learning platform. Its site lists short courses, ExpertTracks, microcredentials, online degrees and an Unlimited subscription, with its logo describing them as online courses from top universities.

We did not find a formal mission statement. Its team page says it wants people to help 'shape the future of learning'. FutureLearn launched in December 2012 with 12 university partners, including The Open University.

The team page says: 'We're based in Camden, London.' FutureLearn has been owned by Global University Systems since December 2022. We did not find a staff count.

The team describes experience across educational technology, broadcasting, publishing, marketing, gaming and social networking. We did not find a published list of values.

We did not find graduate schemes or internships on the pages we read. The site points to a separate recruitment site for current vacancies, so check there for entry-level roles.

What they do

• {'desc': 'Online courses from universities and other providers.', 'title': 'Short courses'}
• {'desc': 'Bundles of courses leading to recognised awards.', 'title': 'Microcredentials and ExpertTracks'}
• {'desc': 'Degrees studied online with partner universities.', 'title': 'Online degrees'}

Key facts

• Based in Camden, London
• Launched December 2012 with 12 university partners
• Owned by Global University Systems since December 2022

Website: www.futurelearn.com