Top online education platforms

I first heard about online platforms back in early 2010, and I thought that’s a cool and convenient way to learn, from the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you. However, I didn’t really look into them properly until I started considering a new career path in graphic design a couple of years later.

The 5 Best Online Learning Platforms of 2022
Best Overall: Coursera

Best Celebrity Instructors : MasterClass

Best for Career Prospects: Udacity

Best for Creative Topics: Skillshare

Best for Data Science Topics: DataCamp

Being 100% honest, I was pretty confused with all the available online learning platforms out there, with its different pricing plans and features. Plus, I had my natural concerns about the quality of courses – Like Will an online course actually teach me anything? or Will it be recognized by a future employer?

You may have similar questions and doubts, and perhaps you aren’t sure which platform you should choose. To help you pick the right online learning platform for your needs (and budget), I’ve created this in-depth guide.

Quick warning: this article will be a long one. So if you are in a rush and don’t have 20 minutes to read it all, please check out our top recommendations below in our Online Learning Platforms Ranking Table.

Individual courses: $29 to $100 per course

Specializations: $39 to $89 a month

Yearly subscription: $399

Degrees: $15,000+

Coursera Plus: $59