Welcome to the University of Michigan and Michigan Online
See our top picks for online learning experiences you can dive into right away!
Thank you for visiting Michigan Online and welcome to the University of Michigan (or welcome back if you are a returning student)!
We encourage you to browse online learning experiences created by U-M faculty and experts. Most of these learning experiences are delivered via online learning platforms Coursera, edX, and FutureLearn.
Here’s what you can expect on Michigan Online:
Courses: These massive open online courses (MOOCs) allow you to jump into a specific topic or skill. They can be completed at your own pace and are not graded. You do not receive academic credit for completing these courses.
Series: A bundle of three or more courses connected by a subject or skillset. These series focus on Python programming, leadership, public health, and more.
Teach-Outs: Free monthly online learning events that bring together U-M faculty, community experts, and global learners to learn about and discuss important topics in society. Recent Teach-Outs have addressed feminism, cryptocurrency, misinformation, and police brutality.
Collections: Short videos, podcasts, and articles arranged together for you to explore on a variety of topics including career preparation, communicating effectively, and addressing climate change.
Online degrees: Fully online graduate degree programs offered by U-M schools and colleges. Keep these in mind after graduation!
All students with a U-M login and password may earn a verified certificate for free upon successfully completing most courses available on Michigan Online. As a U-M student, you also have free access to Michigan+, connecting you to more than 3,700 learning experiences from the world’s top universities when you login with your U-M credentials on Coursera.
For new U-M students, we recommend taking advantage of these learning experiences to help you get a head start on your U-M journey. Go Blue!
