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Saylor Academy

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What it is

Saylor University offers self-paced online courses, skill development programs, and graduate degrees. Its catalog lists 164 free courses spanning professional skills and college-level subjects. Materials are curated from free and open online resources by expert educators, and learners can earn free digital certificates by passing course exams. Some courses have ACE credit recommendations, but earning credit requires a proctored credit exam; optional proctoring costs $5 USD per exam session. The organization serves people pursuing personal or professional development, college credit, and graduate degrees. Learners can access courses on the web or use the Saylor University or Moodle mobile app on iOS and Android. Some activities can be downloaded for offline use, though some site features and settings are unavailable in the apps. Sign-in supports Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Microsoft. Saylor says it collects account and usage information and does not sell personal information. Its privacy policy describes administrative, physical, and technical safeguards while noting that absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Saylor University is the primary initiative of the Constitution Foundation, a nonprofit founded by Michael J. Saylor.

Spec sheet

Integrations
Account login supports Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Microsoft sign-in buttons.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.saylor.org
Security
The privacy policy says it uses reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
Privacy
The privacy policy says the organization collects account and usage information and does not sell personal information.Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
Support
The help center accepts support requests and lists [email protected] for help.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.saylor.org
Founded
2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · learn.saylor.org
Certificates
Learners can earn free digital certificates of completion by passing course exams.Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
College credit
Some courses have ACE credit recommendations, which require passing a proctored credit exam.Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
Content
Course materials are curated from free and open online resources by expert educators.Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
Course catalog
The site says it offers 164 free, self-paced courses across professional skills and college-level subjects.Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
Mobile access
Learners can use the Saylor University or Moodle mobile app on iOS and Android, and some activities can be downloaded for offline use.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.saylor.org
Mobile app limits
The help page says some site features and settings are not available in the app.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.saylor.org
Organization
Saylor University is the primary initiative of the Constitution Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Michael J. Saylor.Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
Paid exam limit
Proctoring costs $5 USD per session for optional credit exams, while course access and study materials are free.Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
What it offers
Saylor University offers self-paced online courses, skill development programs, and graduate degrees.Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
Who it serves
The organization says it serves people pursuing personal and professional development, college credit, and graduate degrees.Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org

Plans and prices

Free Courses Free 164 self-paced courses · study materials and certificates free Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
Proctored exams $5, paid once $5 USD per exam session Optional proctoring for ACE credit exams and graduate degree exams Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • 164 free self-paced courses
  • Free certificates for passing course exams
  • Some courses have ACE credit recommendations
  • Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android
  • Some activities can be downloaded for offline use

Limits

  • Proctored credit exams cost $5 USD per session
  • Some site features and settings are unavailable in apps
  • Absolute security is not guaranteed

Who it suits

It suits learners looking for self-paced study in professional skills or college-level subjects, as well as people pursuing college credit or graduate degrees. Mobile access and some offline activities may suit learners studying away from a desktop.

Verdict

Saylor pairs free self-paced courses and completion certificates with optional paid proctoring for credit exams. Check course and app limitations if credit or mobile access is central to your plans.

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