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A directory of accessible online business learning, from free courses to certificates and full degrees, including UK, European and international providers and FutureLearn. Use it to compare options, then verify everything with the institution.

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Free learning

Open study with no tuition. It may offer a participation statement or badge, but not academic credit.

Certificates

Short courses and badges are not degrees. Some are free, others paid; university certificates may carry credit under conditions.

Degrees

University-awarded bachelor's or master's qualifications. All degrees listed here are paid, including tuition-free models.

Tuition-free is not necessarily cost-free. Application, assessment, exam, technology and resit fees can apply. Free and paid are shown separately on every listing.

Prices and sponsored offers are dated snapshots, not live quotes. Each listing identifies its fee source and next review date. Review is due monthly for subscriptions and sponsored certificates, and every three months for other listings, or sooner when terms change. When a platform and university disagree, use the awarding institution's current fee schedule or country-specific quote. Always confirm your intake, currency, country and extra charges before applying.

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Showing 8 of 8 programs

  • Free learningFree

    Free study

    The Open University — OpenLearn

    United Kingdom

    OpenLearn Entrepreneurship & Business

    Explore business ideas, business models, funding, and the practical decisions involved in starting an enterprise through the Open University's free learning resources.

    Credential
    Statement of Participation; digital badges on selected courses
    Cost
    Free study and participation statements; selected courses also offer free badges.
    Price scope
    OpenLearn course access, participation statements and selected badges; no degree tuition or academic credit. Currency: Not applicable — free access / sponsored offer.
    Duration
    Varies by course; self-directed online study.
    Admission
    No university admission required for general course access. A free OpenLearn account is needed to record completion and download achievements.
    Access cautions
    Choose a course that matches your experience. OpenLearn is independent study rather than a tutor-supported university degree.
    Recognition
    Participation statements and badges do not carry formal academic credit and are not accredited university qualifications.

    Source review dates

    Source checked . Next review due , or sooner if fees or terms change.

    If this deadline has passed, a fresh source check is needed.

    Dated source snapshot, not a current quote. Recheck with the provider before applying or paying. Confirm that the individual course and its completion achievement remain free.

    Fee source: OpenLearn free access and achievements policy (opens a Blackonomics summary first)
    View program (opens a Blackonomics summary first)Source: OpenLearn access and credential FAQ (opens a Blackonomics summary first)

  • CertificateFree

    Sponsored certificate

    Accenture — FutureLearn

    International

    Digital Skills: Digital Marketing

    A beginner-friendly introduction to digital marketing, online channels, and using digital tools to reach customers.

    Credential
    PDF Certificate of Achievement when eligible
    Cost
    Sponsored free digital upgrade, including a digital certificate after the completion requirements are met.
    Price scope
    This Accenture course's sponsored digital upgrade and eligible PDF certificate, not all FutureLearn certificates. Currency: Not applicable — free access / sponsored offer.
    Duration
    Listed as 2 weeks at approximately 3 hours per week.
    Admission
    Designed as an introductory course; review the current course requirements before joining.
    Access cautions
    At the source-check date, the course offered a sponsored free upgrade. Its page also stated a 12-month period to finish learning and download certificates; confirm the terms when enrolling.
    Recognition
    CPD-certified short-course learning, not a university degree or a guaranteed academic-credit award.

    Source review dates

    Source checked . Next review due , or sooner if fees or terms change.

    If this deadline has passed, a fresh source check is needed.

    Dated source snapshot, not a current quote. Recheck with the provider before applying or paying. Sponsorship may change before the review deadline. Verify the free upgrade, completion requirements and 12-month access period.

    Fee source: Course sponsored-upgrade terms (opens a Blackonomics summary first)
    View program (opens a Blackonomics summary first)Source: FutureLearn certificate and free-upgrade policy (opens a Blackonomics summary first)

  • CertificatePaid

    Paid certificate

    Google — Coursera

    United States / international access

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate

    Study marketing campaigns, e-commerce, customer engagement, analytics, and practical digital business tools through an eight-course series.

    Credential
    Industry Professional Certificate
    Cost
    Listed at USD $49 per month in the U.S. and Canada after a 7-day trial. Prices in other countries may differ.
    Price scope
    USD monthly subscription in the U.S. and Canada after the trial; not a fixed total certificate price. Currency: USD.
    Duration
    Provider estimate: about 6 months at 10 hours per week; subscription cost depends on study pace.
    Admission
    No prior degree or experience required, according to the provider.
    Access cautions
    Financial aid is advertised but is not guaranteed. Check regional availability, subscription cancellation, taxes, and the current certificate price.
    Recognition
    An industry certificate from Google, not a university degree. Any recognition for degree credit is conditional on admission and the receiving university's rules.

    Source review dates

    Source checked . Next review due , or sooner if fees or terms change.

    If this deadline has passed, a fresh source check is needed.

    Dated source snapshot, not a current quote. Recheck with the provider before applying or paying. Use Coursera's country-specific local-currency price before subscribing; check taxes, renewals and cancellation. Total cost depends on paid months.

    Fee source: Google certificate pricing FAQ (opens a Blackonomics summary first)
    View program (opens a Blackonomics summary first)

    No separate source listed; use the program page and confirm with the provider.

  • CertificatePaid

    Paid certificate

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Gies College of Business

    United States

    Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation Graduate Certificate

    Develop an entrepreneurial mindset, recognize opportunities, and create innovative value propositions through three graduate-level courses.

    Credential
    University graduate certificate — 12 credit hours
    Cost
    Listed credential cost: USD $4,548. Confirm current tuition and any additional charges.
    Price scope
    Published USD credential cost for the three-course, 12-credit graduate certificate; no intake-specific fee guarantee. Currency: USD.
    Duration
    As little as 8 months; courses run in 8-week sessions.
    Admission
    Bachelor's degree, application, and a brief personal statement; English-proficiency evidence may be required for international applicants.
    Access cautions
    Check current application deadlines and eligibility. Completing the certificate does not automatically admit you to a master's degree.
    Recognition
    The university states these credits can apply to its iMBA, iMSA, or iMSM, subject to admission and university rules—not automatic transfer to any university.

    Source review dates

    Source checked . Next review due , or sooner if fees or terms change.

    If this deadline has passed, a fresh source check is needed.

    Dated source snapshot, not a current quote. Recheck with the provider before applying or paying. Confirm the tuition schedule for your intake and whether any additional charges apply.

    Fee source: Gies certificate credential cost (opens a Blackonomics summary first)
    View program (opens a Blackonomics summary first)Source: Illinois online program costs and pathways (opens a Blackonomics summary first)

  • DegreePaid

    Paid degree

    Heriot-Watt University — Edinburgh Business School

    Scotland, United Kingdom

    Global Online MBA

    A fully online, flexible MBA covering business management and leadership, with optional specialisms and a pay-per-course approach.

    Credential
    Master of Business Administration
    Cost
    At the source-check date, the university listed GBP £1,323 per course; the MBA comprises nine courses. Request a current country-specific total and funding quote.
    Price scope
    GBP per-course university price for a nine-course MBA; not a country-specific total or guaranteed all-in fee. Currency: GBP.
    Duration
    Flexible study, with up to 8 years allowed; approximately 200 study hours per course.
    Admission
    Academic or performance-based entry routes; confirm the current route and English-language requirements with the university.
    Access cautions
    Also listed through FutureLearn. At review, FutureLearn's displayed total differed from the university's per-course price, so use the university's latest quote rather than assuming the platform total applies.
    Recognition
    A university-awarded MBA, not a free FutureLearn short-course certificate. Check recognition for employment or further study in your country.

    Source review dates

    Source checked . Next review due , or sooner if fees or terms change.

    If this deadline has passed, a fresh source check is needed.

    Dated source snapshot, not a current quote. Recheck with the provider before applying or paying. The university's GBP £1,323 per course differs from FutureLearn's GBP £11,565 total. Prefer the awarding university's fee schedule; request its current country-specific total, including any additional fees and funding conditions.

    Fee source: Heriot-Watt MBA fees (opens a Blackonomics summary first)
    View program (opens a Blackonomics summary first)Source: FutureLearn MBA listing and entry information (opens a Blackonomics summary first)

  • DegreePaid

    Paid degree

    University of London, with academic direction from Royal Holloway

    England, United Kingdom

    BSc Business Administration — Online

    An online undergraduate business degree with a general business-administration pathway or a human-resource-management pathway.

    Credential
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
    Cost
    2026–2027 indicative totals: GBP £16,293 for Band A or £21,693 for Band B countries. Residence, payment route, taxes, and resits can affect the total.
    Price scope
    2026–2027 new-student indicative programme totals in GBP by country band; upfront and per-module payment routes differ. Currency: GBP.
    Duration
    Normally 3–6 years; recognized prior learning can change the period.
    Admission
    Standard academic entry or a performance-based admissions route. Review the university's full age, qualification, and English-language requirements.
    Access cautions
    Delivered online through Coursera. U.S. export-control restrictions affect access in some countries or regions; check the programme's current eligibility information.
    Recognition
    A University of London degree. Credit recognition, professional eligibility, and acceptance for further study depend on the receiving institution or authority.

    Source review dates

    Source checked . Next review due , or sooner if fees or terms change.

    If this deadline has passed, a fresh source check is needed.

    Dated source snapshot, not a current quote. Recheck with the provider before applying or paying. Confirm your residence band, intake and payment route. Published totals exclude local sales taxes; application, resit, recognition-of-prior-learning and payment-provider charges may add to the cost. Later academic years may increase.

    Fee source: University of London fees, funding and payment (opens a Blackonomics summary first)
    View program (opens a Blackonomics summary first)

    No separate source listed; use the program page and confirm with the provider.

  • DegreePaid

    Tuition-free, fee-bearing degree

    University of the People

    United States

    Online MBA — Tuition-Free Model

    An online MBA in business strategy, leadership, accounting, marketing, and operations with a tuition-free, assessment-fee model.

    Credential
    Master of Business Administration — 36 credits
    Cost
    Tuition-free does not mean cost-free: USD $60 application fee plus $490 per course assessment; advertised total approximately $5,940.
    Price scope
    USD application fee plus per-course assessment fees for the 36-credit MBA; approximate full-degree total, not tuition. Currency: USD.
    Duration
    Online study with weekly assignment deadlines; confirm the expected completion schedule.
    Admission
    Age 18 or older, ability to study in English, an accredited bachelor's degree or international equivalent, and a recommendation letter.
    Access cautions
    Check current country eligibility, fee changes, and any scholarship conditions directly with the university. Financial assistance is not guaranteed.
    Recognition
    WSCUC's official directory currently lists the institution as accredited. This is institutional accreditation, not a claim of separate AACSB business-school accreditation or automatic recognition everywhere.

    Source review dates

    Source checked . Next review due , or sooner if fees or terms change.

    If this deadline has passed, a fresh source check is needed.

    Dated source snapshot, not a current quote. Recheck with the provider before applying or paying. Confirm fees for your intake and country. Transfer credits and scholarships can affect your total; assistance is not guaranteed.

    Fee source: University of the People MBA costs (opens a Blackonomics summary first)
    View program (opens a Blackonomics summary first)Source: WSCUC institutional accreditation directory (opens a Blackonomics summary first)

  • DegreePaid

    Paid degree

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Gies College of Business

    United States

    Illinois iMBA

    A fully online MBA for working professionals, with business fundamentals, leadership, and a customizable curriculum.

    Credential
    Master of Business Administration
    Cost
    Listed total tuition and fees: USD $27,288, with pay-as-you-go study. Confirm the amount for your intake.
    Price scope
    Published USD total tuition and fees for the iMBA, with pay-as-you-go study; confirm intake-specific applicability. Currency: USD.
    Duration
    Listed completion range: 24–60 months.
    Admission
    Bachelor's degree and an application; GPA, professional experience, and English-language criteria apply. GMAT/GRE are not generally required, but admissions may request additional evidence.
    Access cautions
    Performance-based admissions and scholarships are described by the university; neither admission nor funding is guaranteed.
    Recognition
    The university describes the business school as AACSB-accredited. Check degree recognition and any professional requirements where you intend to use it.

    Source review dates

    Source checked . Next review due , or sooner if fees or terms change.

    If this deadline has passed, a fresh source check is needed.

    Dated source snapshot, not a current quote. Recheck with the provider before applying or paying. Use the university's tuition schedule or direct quote for your intake rather than a platform estimate; confirm any additional charges.

    Fee source: Gies iMBA tuition and fees (opens a Blackonomics summary first)
    View program (opens a Blackonomics summary first)Source: iMBA admissions and funding requirements (opens a Blackonomics summary first)

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  • Free Limited Access usually excludes certificates. Sponsored free upgrades are an exception; other certificates, microcredentials, and degrees may require payment.
  • Academic credit and entry requirements vary by course. Check the individual listing rather than assuming all courses are accredited or free.
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