MIT Learn

Spec sheet

Purpose

MIT Learn is a central destination for MIT non-degree learning experiences, including courses, videos, podcasts, and learning resources.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.learn.mit.edu

Audience

MIT describes its academic offerings as suited to learners pursuing academic objectives and its professional offerings as tailored to working professionals seeking practical skills.Read 11 Oct 2026 · learn.mit.edu

Support

Learners can contact MIT Learn through its Support Center to submit a request.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.learn.mit.edu

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · learn.mit.edu

Founded

1861Read 28 Sep 2026 · learn.mit.edu

Access and mobile limits

The platform is accessible on desktop and laptop computers, while mobile access may not support all features or allow learners to complete every course or program.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.learn.mit.edu

Account requirement

Catalog browsing and MIT OpenCourseWare access do not require an account, but enrolling in courses and programs on the platform requires a free account.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.learn.mit.edu

AI tutoring

In select offerings, AskTIM can help explain video lectures, review key ideas, and guide learners through coursework.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.learn.mit.edu

AskTIM

AskTIM recommends relevant courses and resources from conversational prompts and can generate summaries of course structure, topics, and expectations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · learn.mit.edu

Catalog size

MIT says the catalog includes more than 12,700 non-degree learning experiences, with more than 98% free and open worldwide.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.learn.mit.edu

Certificates

Earned certificates can be accessed, downloaded as PDFs, printed, or shared from the MIT Learn Dashboard.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.learn.mit.edu

Discovery

Learners can browse by topic or department and explore popular and upcoming courses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · learn.mit.edu

Payment handling

MIT Learn says paid course payments are processed by CyberSource and that MIT Learn does not collect or store credit card information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · learn.mit.edu

Personalization

A free account can provide personalized recommendations, resource lists, and followed topics.Read 11 Oct 2026 · learn.mit.edu

Privacy and security

MIT says it uses administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal information, while acknowledging that it cannot guarantee absolute security.Read 11 Oct 2026 · learn.mit.edu

Program records

MIT Learn says it does not offer traditional transcripts; enrolled learners can access a Program Record summarizing program progress or completion.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.learn.mit.edu

Providers

The platform brings together resources from MIT Open Learning, including MITx, MIT OpenCourseWare, and MIT xPRO, as well as MIT Professional Education, MIT Sloan Executive Education, and other MIT departments.Read 11 Oct 2026 · learn.mit.edu

Plans and prices

Every MIT Learn plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

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