FutureLearn
British MOOC platform offering online courses and microcredentials from universities and organisations to individual learners.
About
FutureLearn is a digital education platform, founded by The Open University in 2012, that delivers massive open online courses (MOOCs), microcredentials, and online degrees from partner universities and organisations. Its primary users are individual learners studying online, though it also offers programmes relevant to professional development. Ownership shifted from The Open University to a joint venture with SEEK, and the platform was acquired by Global University Systems in December 2022.
Products
FutureLearn Online Learning Platform, Short Courses & Microcredentials, Degrees & Postgraduate Programs (university partners), FutureLearn for Business (enterprise upskilling), ExpertTracks (career-focused series), Healthcare & Clinical Training, Technology & Data Science Courses, Discussion-Based Social Learning, Mobile Learning, Certificates & CPD Credits
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Dec 5, 2022
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What does FutureLearn do?
British MOOC platform offering online courses and microcredentials from universities and organisations to individual learners.
Where is FutureLearn headquartered?
FutureLearn is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
When was FutureLearn founded?
FutureLearn was founded in 2012.
How many employees does FutureLearn have?
FutureLearn has 201-500 employees.
How much funding has FutureLearn raised?
FutureLearn has raised $64.5M to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is FutureLearn?
FutureLearn is categorized under Online Learning on DHRMap.
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