Continuing Education
BYU Independent Study is a nonprofit online educational program that offers more than 550 online courses—university, high school, middle school, and free noncredit courses—to students throughout the United States and in over 90 foreign countries. For more than 96 years, we’ve been offering innovative course options for students of all backgrounds. No matter where you’re at across the globe, our world-class technology gives you access to the help and instruction you need, at your convenience.
NWCCU BYU is accredited as a Higher Educational Institution by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
AdvancED BYU Indedependent Study’s Secondary Educational Program is accredited by AdvancEd.
MSA-CESS BYU is also accredited by Middle States Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools
Our free online courses offer a variety of classes from self-improvement, to academic subjects. While free courses are not for credit, they’re a great way to learn something new at no cost to you! So whether you’re looking to better understand personal finance, learn how to build your family tree, or just try out our site before enrolling, our free courses are a valuable resource.