Build global entrepreneurship, business, innovation, and leadership skills through flexible online learning opportunities designed for learners worldwide. 100 Million Learners offers accessible, self-paced educational pathways available at no cost to learners.
Important: Professional certificates, academic credit opportunities, and pathways into Thunderbird degree programs are available only to eligible learners. Academic qualifications, admissions requirements, and additional fees may apply.
Choose the foundational path that fits your time and goals.
A flexible foundational pathway for learners seeking to build essential entrepreneurship, business, innovation, and AI skills. Explore accessible, self-paced courses designed for those new to these topics or looking to strengthen their existing knowledge. Earn a digital badge and certificate of completion for each course completed at no cost.
Select Foundational courses are available in more than 40 languages, with language options varying by course. The AI mini-course is currently available in English.
A flexible intermediate pathway, consisting of five undergraduate-level courses, for learners ready to deepen their entrepreneurship, business, and leadership skills. Complete five courses, earn a digital badge and certificate of completion at no cost, or begin earning undergraduate academic credit at a low cost as you prepare for advanced learning. The program offers content to deepen understanding and enhance skills in entrepreneurship and innovation.
The Intermediate program is currently available in English.
An advanced pathway consisting of five graduate-level courses designed for learners ready to take the next step toward their entrepreneurial and business goals and/or graduate education. This program delivers specialized, in-depth, and more rigorous content to prepare learners for leadership and sophisticated entrepreneurial endeavors. Earn a digital badge upon completion of each course and a certificate when you complete all five courses at no cost. Take it to the next level and earn academic credit at low cost—and apply your learning toward Thunderbird’s Master of Leadership Management online degree*.
The Advanced program is currently available in English.
*Requires an undergraduate degree and admittance into the Master of Leadership Management degree program.
Turn what you learn into university credit. Intermediate and Advanced coursework can be evaluated for academic credit at Arizona State University and Thunderbird School of Global Management — credit you can carry forward into eligible degree programs.
Intermediate Pathway: Earn credit on a course-by-course basis. Each course is evaluated independently.
Advanced Pathway: Complete and pass all five courses to be eligible for academic credit. Advanced coursework may also serve as a pathway into Thunderbird’s Online Master of Leadership and Management (MLM) program.
Every course is free to take. The fees below apply only to learners who choose to pursue academic credit, and are awarded subject to admissions and program requirements.
| Fee Type | Intermediate Pathway | Advanced Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty evaluation | $25 USD per course | $500 USD for all 5 courses ($100 per course) |
| Transcripted credit | $400 USD per course | $2,500 USD for all 5 courses ($500 per course) |
| Program application fee | Not applicable | $75 USD (where applicable) |
All fees are in U.S. dollars. Advanced Pathway fees are assessed for the five-course sequence as a whole; individual Advanced courses are not eligible for credit on their own.
Learners across the globe are using 100 Million Learners to strengthen their skills, expand professional opportunities, and pursue entrepreneurship, business, and leadership education at their own pace.
After learning about the program through Franklyn Institute, Khedi Tom Bukenya, a senior pastor in Uganda, initially enrolled to complete one course but went on to complete the full program, expanding his entrepreneurship and leadership skills. Driven by a commitment to personal growth and community impact, Khedi now applies what he learned to better serve and support his community.
I am a new person now, a new leader with the courage, wisdom, and knowledge to serve my community.
Through the advanced pathway, Mastercard Foundation Scholars strengthened their entrepreneurship and leadership skills while working toward new academic goals. After completing advanced coursework and earning graduate certificates, many scholars chose to continue their educational journeys by pursuing Thunderbird’s Master of Leadership and Management (MLM) degree, building on the confidence and knowledge gained through their learning experience.
