CEO update: Answering the questions about FutureLearn’s new investors
Update as of 3pm May 2, 2019 Read the original blog post announcing the news here. Thank you for all your messages of congratulations, we’re really excited about what this investment means for the future. I can see that there are some questions and concerns about what it means, so let me try to clarify…
How FutureLearn is preparing for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – the strengthening of data protection in the European Union (EU) – comes into effect on 25 May 2018. The regulation will apply to all companies located in the EU or processing the personal data of any individual residing in the EU. How will it affect…
FutureLearn Updates: Incorporating shipping charges in the overall price of products
Previously, if you upgraded, paid for a course, or bought a certificate, you paid an extra shipping charge based on your address. This additional charge was shown at checkout. We’ve now included the shipping charge in the overall price of the product, so you’re clear about the exact cost from the start. We’ve added £3…
Celebrate National Coding Week with FutureLearn
Join a live coding Q&A with Raspberry Pi At 13:00 UTC+1 on 18 September 2017, we’ll be running a live coding Q&A on Facebook with the Raspberry Pi Foundation. This UK-based charity provides low-cost, high-performance computers, to help people learn, solve problems and have fun. Raspberry Pi already offers a range of coding courses on…
FutureLearn announces SEEK as new 50/50 shareholders alongside The Open University
We’re delighted to announce a new shareholder today. SEEK, Australia’s top employment marketplace, is joining The Open University as 50/50 shareholders in FutureLearn. Our existing relationship with The Open University and its vision for the higher education sector has, and will continue to have, a huge impact on and benefit to FutureLearn. This is big…
Restricted course access for learners in Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea or Syria
UPDATE: These restrictions have now been lifted, read more. FutureLearn employs US citizens and works with US suppliers and a growing number of US educational institutions. The combination of these things means we have to comply with US sanctions. These regulations restrict economic and trade activities with four countries and one region identified by the…
