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OpenClassrooms
OpenClassrooms · Paris, France · founded 2013
What it is
OpenClassrooms offers free online courses and paid training programs focused on career skills, including programs that lead to recognized credentials. Its catalog includes 600 free, open-access courses and more than 50 training programs. Lessons combine educational text and videos with automatically corrected quizzes and self-corrected practice. A typical course represents about 5–15 hours of work, depending on pace. Students in training programs receive one-on-one guidance from a mentor with expertise in their field and complete projects based on real business scenarios. Courses are available online year-round on computers, tablets, and smartphones. Learners can ask questions in discussion spaces, while program students can also receive mentor guidance. Premium members can download course videos in high definition for offline viewing. Free-access courses require an account. Training paths range from €300 to €500 per month and last 6 to 18 months; subscription pricing varies by program. OpenClassrooms says its accessibility is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 and notes that screen readers do not read dynamic notifications.
For and against
For
- Catalog includes 600 free courses and over 50 training programs.
- Courses include quizzes and practice activities.
- Training students receive one-on-one mentor guidance.
- Premium members can download videos for offline viewing.
Against
- Free-access courses require an account.
- Training paths cost €300 to €500 per month.
- Accessibility is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2.
- Screen readers do not read dynamic notifications.
The verdict
OpenClassrooms offers both free courses and longer, mentored training paths, with online access across devices. Learners should note that training costs vary by program and that the site identifies accessibility limitations.
Who it suits
OpenClassrooms suits learners seeking career skills through self-paced courses or structured training programs. It may also suit students who want mentor guidance and project-based learning.
Plans and prices
Free-access courses
Free with an account · courses available online
Read 29 Sep 2026 · openclassrooms.com
Training paths
6 to 18 months
Read 22 Sep 2026 · openclassrooms.com
Monthly subscription by credit card
Price varies by program · no commitment · stop at any time
Read 29 Sep 2026 · openclassrooms.com
On the record
- Access
- Courses are available online 24/7, 365 days a year, on PC, Mac, tablet, and smartphone.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Accessibility
- The site states that it is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 and identifies issues including dynamic notifications not being read by screen readers.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Course catalog
- The site says it offers 600 free, open-access online courses and more than 50 training programs.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Course duration
- A course typically represents about 5–15 hours of work, depending on the learner’s pace.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Data hosting
- The company says its servers are hosted in AWS datacenters, with data hosted and processed in France and backups in the European Union.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Learning format
- Courses include educational text, videos, automatically corrected quizzes, and self-corrected practice activities.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Mentoring
- Students on training programs receive one-on-one guidance from a mentor who is an expert in their field.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Offline videos
- Premium members can download course videos in high definition to watch offline.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Partnerships
- OpenClassrooms lists academic and business partners including University of Massachusetts, Google, and Amazon Career Choice.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Projects
- Training programs use hands-on projects based on real business scenarios.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Security
- OpenClassrooms says it has been ISO 27001 certified since June 2023 and conducts penetration tests, certification audits, and a bug bounty program.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- Learners can ask questions in discussion spaces, where classmates can help, and program students can receive mentor guidance.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- What it offers
- OpenClassrooms offers free online courses and training programs for career skills, including programs leading to recognized credentials.openclassrooms.com · read 29 Sep 2026
