Online courses from universities and companies (2026)

Platforms from our ranking that offer courses from partner universities or companies, in Score order. Check each platform's facts for certificates, free access and prices.

Best Online Course Platforms 2026: Independent Ranking

  1. 1

    Coursera

    74/100
    Courses in the catalog (as stated by the platform)
    10,000
    Certificate of completion
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month (monthly billing)
    $59.00
    • Issues a certificate of completion
    • Large course catalog
    • Offers courses from partner universities or companies
    • You can learn for free
  2. 2

    edX

    71/100
    Courses in the catalog (as stated by the platform)
    5,300
    Certificate of completion
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month (monthly billing)
    Not verified
    • Issues a certificate of completion
    • Large course catalog
    • Offers courses from partner universities or companies
    • You can learn for free
  3. 3

    LinkedIn Learning

    70/100
    Courses in the catalog (as stated by the platform)
    24,000
    Certificate of completion
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month (monthly billing)
    Not verified
    • Issues a certificate of completion
    • Large course catalog
    • Offers courses from partner universities or companies
    • You can learn for free
  4. 7

    Udacity

    52/100
    Courses in the catalog (as stated by the platform)
    500
    Certificate of completion
    Yes
    Cheapest paid plan per month (monthly billing)
    $249.00
    • Issues a certificate of completion
    • Offers courses from partner universities or companies
    • You can learn for free
    • The platform explains who creates courses and how they are selected