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U-M Alumni

The Leaders and Best never stop learning.

📚 Be a Lifelong Learner with Michigan Online

Michigan Online offers University of Michigan alum access to over 250 courses and series to expand their knowledge and develop their skills — for free

We partner with faculty and schools to bring you the same world-class education you experienced at the University of Michigan in a format that fits your schedule, wherever you are. After each course or series, you’ll receive a certificate of completion that you can share on your resume and with your networks.


Get Started with Michigan Online

  1. Log In: To access courses, log in to Michigan Online using your U-M uniqname and password. If you’re having trouble logging in, visit our help page for assistance.

  2. Browse Courses: You can search our entire catalog of free courses and series by hovering over the explore drop-down at the top of the site. Here, you’ll find individual courses, series, and even collections where you can explore a variety of specifically curated and interdisciplinary educational content.

  3. Enroll: Find a course you’re interested in? Click the M Free Access button to enroll in the course/series for free on one of our partner platforms (e.g., Coursera).


Check Out These Courses and Series

Not sure where to start? No problem. We’ve featured some of our top-rated courses and series to explore.

đŸ’Œ Career Development

Here, you’ll find plenty of professional skill-building courses, from learning how to present your best self to leading a team to success. Learn how you can advance your career, regardless of what stage you’re at, with these courses and series.

đŸ’» Programming

Programming is for everybody, regardless of skill level. We offer introductory programming courses on some of the world's most widely used programming languages for you to get started.

đŸ„ Health

It’s no doubt that when you think of Michigan, you think of the great healthcare and healthcare research that comes with it. In this section, you’ll find courses and series to expand your healthcare knowledge.


Hear from Fellow Alumni

The Michigan Online experience is a great extension of the real-world experience on campus. There's no better place to look than to the Leaders and the Best.

Marcus Harris

University of Michigan, ‘01

My schedule needs to be flexible, and this format allowed me to get a little work done every day without the rigidity of in-person classes. U-M is one of the best institutions of higher learning in the world. Furthering your education by enrolling in a Michigan Online course is a great decision.

Christopher Lumpkin

University of Michigan, ‘98

Interested in a private cohort, custom workshop, or simulation experience for your company or organization? Contact ai-partnershipdev@umich.edu to learn more.