FutureLearn, the social learning platform, offers free and paid for online courses and degrees from leading universities across the world as well as courses from companies, centres of research excellence and specialist education providers. So far, the leading social learning platform has attracted over 7.5 million learners from across the globe and continues to grow with learners eager to demonstrate career and professional development.

How does it work?

FutureLearn’s courses are short and enable you to learn flexibly. The courses require just a few hours of time each week and can be completed at your own pace.

Courses can be completed for free or there is the option to upgrade to receive additional benefits such as a Certificate of Achievement, enabling you to show evidence of your drive, determination, and continued development.

You’ll also receive an online version to add to your CV and LinkedIn profile in the subject of your choice, whether that be turning ideas into action, growing a sustainable business, effective communications or learning about the power of social media.

100 Most Popular FutureLearn Courses

Here are the top 100 futurelearn courses, sorted by number of enrollments:

1. Basic English 1: Elementary from King’s College London ★★★★☆(8)
2. Exploring English: Language and Culture from British Council ★★★★★(827)
3. English for the Workplace from British Council ★★★★★(1491)
4. Basic English 2: Pre-Intermediate from King’s College London ★★★★★(7)
5. Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance from Monash University ★★★★★(211)
6. Start Writing Fiction from The Open University ★★★★☆(21)
7. A Beginner’s Guide to Writing in English for University Study from University of Reading ★★★★☆(23)
8. Teaching English Online from Cambridge English Language Assessment ★★★★★(2)
9. Introduction to Cyber Security from The Open University ★★★★☆(22)
10. Understanding IELTS: Speaking from British Council ★★★★★(589)
11. How to Succeed at: Interviews from The University of Sheffield ★★★★★(450)
12. Exploring English: Shakespeare from British Council ★★★★★(497)
13. Introduction to Dutch from University of Groningen ★★★★★(285)
14. How to Succeed at: Writing Applications from The University of Sheffield ★★★★★(421)
15. Digital Skills: Digital Marketing from Accenture ★★★★☆(5)
16. An Introduction to Screenwriting from University of East Anglia ★★★★★(5)
17. Lessons and Teaching from British Council ★★★★★(420)
18. Food as Medicine from Monash University ★★★★★(119)
19. English in Early Childhood: Language Learning and Development from British Council ★★★★★(1401)
20. Forensic Psychology: Witness Investigation from The Open University ★★★★★(18)
21. Communication and Interpersonal Skills at Work from University of Leeds ★★★★★(13)
22. English for Academic Study from Coventry University ★★★★★(2)
23. Digital Skills: Social Media from Accenture ★★★★☆(5)
24. Starting a Business 1: Vision and Opportunity from University of Leeds ★★★★★(85)
25. Understanding Fashion: From Business to Culture from Institut Français de la Mode
26. Nutrition and Wellbeing from University of Aberdeen ★★★★☆(6)
27. Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT from University of Reading
28. Digital Skills: User Experience from Accenture ★★★★☆(1)
29. Psychology and Mental Health: Beyond Nature and Nurture from University of Liverpool ★★★★☆(11)
30. Developing Your Research Project from University of Southampton ★★★★☆(6)
31. COVID-19: Psychological First Aid from Public Health England ★★★★★(4)
32. Introduction to Business Management from King’s College London ★★★★★(5)
33. Anatomy: Know Your Abdomen from University of Leeds ★★★★☆(121)
34. Improve your IELTS Speaking score from Macquarie University
35. Introduction to Italian from Università per Stranieri di Siena ★★★★★(5)
36. Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence from Accenture ★★★★☆(2)
37. Safeguarding Adults: Level 3 Training from Health Education England
38. Understanding Autism from University of Kent ★★★★☆(2)
39. Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree from University of Strathclyde ★★★★★(6)
40. Computer Programming for Everyone from University of Leeds
41. Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice from King’s College London
42. English Pronunciation in a Global World from University of Amsterdam
43. The Classroom and the World from British Council ★★★★★(284)
44. Introduction to Norwegian from University of Oslo ★★★★☆(5)
45. The Mind is Flat: The Shocking Shallowness of Human Psychology from The University of Warwick
46. HR Fundamentals from Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development
47. Contract Management: Building Relationships in Business from University of Southampton
48. Learning and Learners from British Council ★★★★★(271)
49. People Management Skills from Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development ★★★★★(2)
50. Digital Skills: Digital Skills for Work and Life from Accenture ★★★★★(1)
51. English for Healthcare from King’s College London
52. Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management from University of Virginia ★★★★☆(1)
53. Digital Skills: Web Analytics from Accenture ★★★★★(1)
54. Psychological First Aid: Supporting Children and Young People from Public Health England
55. Young People and Mental Health from University of Cambridge ★★★★★(78)
56. Empire: the Controversies of British Imperialism from University of Exeter ★★★★☆(12)
57. Fashion and Sustainability: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World from London College of Fashion ★★★★★(2)
58. ECG Assessment: an Introduction for Healthcare Providers from St. George’s University ★★★★☆(7)
59. An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study from University of Reading ★★★★☆(1)
60. The Many Faces of Dementia from University College London ★★★★★(4)
61. Preparing for University from University of East Anglia ★★★★★(5)
62. Professional Resilience: Building Skills to Thrive at Work from Deakin University ★★★★★(2)
63. Teaching Phonics in Early Childhood from Queensland University of Technology ★★★★★(3)
64. Essential Skills for Your Career Development from University of Leeds ★★★★★(1)
65. Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition from Deakin University ★★★★★(11)
66. How to Succeed in Your EPQ: the Nuts and Bolts of Completing Your Project from University of Bath
67. Innovation: the Fashion Industry from University of Leeds ★★★★☆(40)
68. Create a Social Media Marketing Campaign from University of Leeds ★★★★☆(3)
69. Learning Online: Researching Your Project from University of Leeds ★★★★★(48)
70. Teaching English: How to Plan a Great Lesson from British Council ★★★★★(364)
71. The Science of Medicines from Monash University ★★★★☆(8)
72. Corpus Linguistics: Method, Analysis, Interpretation from Lancaster University ★★★★☆(5)
73. Intercultural Communication: Dynamics of cultural identities in global interaction from Shanghai International Studies University
74. Antimicrobial Stewardship: Managing Antibiotic Resistance from University of Dundee ★★★★★(3)
75. Begin Robotics from University of Reading ★★★★☆(8)
76. Learning Online: Communicating and Collaborating from University of Leeds ★★★★★(36)
77. Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life from The University of Sheffield ★★★★★(136)
78. Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City from University of Reading ★★★★★(36)
79. Heart Health: A Beginner’s Guide to Cardiovascular Disease from University of Reading ★★★★★(8)
80. Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture from Dublin City University ★★★★☆(1)
81. How to Write Your First Song from The University of Sheffield ★★★★★(165)
82. A History of Royal Fashion from University of Glasgow ★★★★★(2)
83. Digital Skills: Mobile from Accenture
84. Basic First Aid: How to Be an Everyday Hero from University of Glasgow
85. Working with Translation: Theory and Practice from Cardiff University ★★★★★(129)
86. Starting a Business 2: People and Networks from University of Leeds ★★★★★(21)
87. Object-oriented Programming in Python: Create Your Own Adventure Game from Raspberry Pi Foundation ★★★★☆(1)
88. Improving Your Study Techniques from University of Groningen ★★★★★(147)
89. English as a Medium of Instruction for Academics from University of Southampton
90. Introduction to Psychology: The Psychology of Personality from Monash University ★★★★☆(3)
91. Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for Educators from Raspberry Pi Foundation
92. Understanding the GDPR from University of Groningen ★★★★★(41)
93. Entrepreneurship: From Business Idea to Action from King’s College London ★★★★★(2)
94. Inside Cancer: How Genes Influence Cancer Development from University of Bath ★★★★☆(5)
95. Teaching Young Learners Online from British Council ★★★★★(412)
96. Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People from University of Reading
97. The Genomics Era: the Future of Genetics in Medicine from St. George’s University ★★★★☆(1)
98. Blended Learning Essentials: Getting Started from University of Leeds ★★★★☆(7)
99. Discover Dentistry from The University of Sheffield ★★★★★(161)
100. COVID-19 Critical Care: Understanding and Application from University of Edinburgh ★★★★☆(6)