FutureLearn — audit many university courses for free

FutureLearn lets learners join many short courses from UK universities and cultural institutions in ‘audit’ mode at no charge, giving access to the course content and discussions for the free learning period. Anyone in the UK can create an account and start audited courses without payment; optional paid upgrades add tests, certificates or extended access. It’s a long‑running platform for informal study, professional development taster courses and exploring new subjects before committing to paid study.