Obtaining a education is a highly sought-after achievement. Attending a School, College or University affords us the opportunity to expand our network and learn in great depth about almost any subject. While many students seek degrees for their studies, others may want to take a course just for fun or to advance their career where a degree is not necessary. In these cases, there are some great substitutes for your traditional. With the ever-expanding amount of information available online and the growing importance of a education, a new wave of learning has arrived in the form of web-based classes.

But with so many options to choose from, I want to explore some of the best online course offerings available. Before I get into the options, I want to make it clear that none of these courses are applicable towards a degree. While this may seem like a big negative to you, don’t forget that you’re still gaining some amazing knowledge and education!