About Us
Since its founding in 1861, MIT has been committed to sharing knowledge with the world. At the beginning of the 21st century, MIT expanded this mission by becoming the first higher education institution to make educational resources freely available to learners regardless of geographical location or institutional affiliation. Today, MIT continues to advance this mission by offering non-degree learning resources, including online, in-person, and blended courses and programs. These opportunities allow learners to study with MIT faculty, industry experts, and a global community without enrolling in a degree program. Through these resources, millions of learners have acquired the knowledge and skills needed to further their academic and professional goals.
Our non-degree learning resources empower you to:
- Learn for free from the same materials used by MIT students on campus
- Receive a certificate from MIT or learn for your own enjoyment
- Earn program credentials and apply for an accelerated master's degree program at MIT or at one of our partner universities around the world
- Download, share, and modify thousands of learning resources
- Access content from world-renowned faculty and experts
- Build job-relevant skills through application-focused offerings
- Experience peer-to-peer interactions and grow your network
- Continue your education at your own pace
What is MIT Learn?
MIT Learn offers a single AI-enabled platform for accessing all of MIT's non-degree learning resources. This includes courses, programs, and various educational materials from different MIT units such as MIT Open Learning — including MITx, MIT OpenCourseWare, and MIT xPRO — MIT Professional Education, MIT Sloan Executive Education, and other departments across the Institute.
You can search and browse by topic or department to explore popular and upcoming courses. You can also prompt “AskTIM”, an AI-powered recommendation feature, to quickly find courses and resources aligned with your goals and generate summaries of a course’s structure, topics, and expectations. In select offerings, you can interact with an AI tutor to support you as you work through problem sets. By creating a free account, you can receive personalized recommendations tailored to your interests and goals, create lists of learning resources, follow topics of interest, and more.
What is lifelong learning at MIT?
Lifelong learning opportunities include MIT's non-degree learning programs, which offer targeted skills, knowledge, and certifications without the extensive time commitment of a full degree. These programs are designed to be flexible and accessible, enabling you to engage with MIT's educational offerings from anywhere in the world. Many resources are available for free or at a low cost. Whether you want to upskill, explore a new field, or deepen your understanding of a subject, MIT's non-degree learning resources provide a pathway for personal and professional growth.
What is MIT’s academic and professional content?
MIT's non-degree offerings include content developed from MIT's academic and professional curriculum.
MIT's academic courses, programs, and materials mirror MIT curriculum and residential programs, making these available to a global audience. Approved by faculty committees, academic content furnishes a comprehensive foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities for students pursuing their academic objectives. Renowned for its rigor and challenge, MIT's academic offerings deliver an experience on par with the campus environment.
MIT's professional courses and programs are tailored for working professionals seeking essential practical skills across various industries. Led by MIT faculty and maintaining challenging standards, professional courses and programs prioritize real-world applications, emphasize practical skills, and are directly relevant to today's workforce.
