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Saylor Academy
What it is
Saylor Academy, presented as 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. Expert educators curate course materials from free and open online resources. Learners can earn free digital certificates by passing course exams. Some courses have ACE credit recommendations, but earning credit requires passing an optional proctored exam at $5 USD per session. Course access and study materials are free.
The service is available on the web and through Saylor University or Moodle apps for Android and iOS. Some activities can be downloaded for offline use, although certain features and settings are unavailable in the apps. Sign-in options include Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and Microsoft. Saylor says it collects account and usage information and does not sell personal information; it also notes that its safeguards cannot ensure absolute security. The organization describes its audience as people pursuing personal or professional development, college credit or graduate degrees.
For and against
For
- 164 free, self-paced courses
- Free study materials and completion certificates
- Available on web, Android and iOS
- Some activities can be downloaded for offline use
Against
- Some app features and settings are unavailable
- Optional proctoring costs $5 USD per exam session
- Absolute security is not guaranteed
The verdict
Saylor Academy combines free course access with optional routes to credit and graduate study. Check the exam requirements if you need ACE credit recommendations.
Who it suits
It suits learners looking for free, self-paced courses, study materials and completion certificates. Those seeking credit or graduate degrees should note that proctored exams may be required.
Plans and prices
Free Courses
164 self-paced courses · study materials and certificates free
Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
Proctored exams
Optional proctoring for ACE credit exams and graduate degree exams
Read 8 Oct 2026 · saylor.org
On the record
- Certificates
- Learners can earn free digital certificates of completion by passing course exams.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- College credit
- Some courses have ACE credit recommendations, which require passing a proctored credit exam.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Content
- Course materials are curated from free and open online resources by expert educators.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Course catalog
- The site says it offers 164 free, self-paced courses across professional skills and college-level subjects.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Account login supports Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Microsoft sign-in buttons.support.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- 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.support.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile app limits
- The help page says some site features and settings are not available in the app.support.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Organization
- Saylor University is the primary initiative of the Constitution Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Michael J. Saylor.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Paid exam limit
- Proctoring costs $5 USD per session for optional credit exams, while course access and study materials are free.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the organization collects account and usage information and does not sell personal information.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says it uses reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The help center accepts support requests and lists [email protected] for help.support.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- What it offers
- Saylor University offers self-paced online courses, skill development programs, and graduate degrees.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- The organization says it serves people pursuing personal and professional development, college credit, and graduate degrees.saylor.org · read 8 Oct 2026
