Straighterline

StraighterLine is the leading provider of high-quality, affordable, online courses that help learners earn college credit and meet their professional goals. Each year, learners take one of StraighterLine’s 215 courses to upskill into new careers or earn credit from over colleges and universities worldwide. StraighterLine works with institutions and corporate partners to provide their students and employees with flexible education options that allow them to work and learn at their own pace. Visit for more information. Our History StraighterLine was founded by Burck Smith in 2008 to provide a high-quality, low-cost alternative to the rising cost of college and to help save students a significant amount of money on the cost of their degree. Today colleges and universities have accepted StraighterLine courses for credit. Our mission: Advance education by empowering learners to reach their college and career goals. WHY STRAIGHTERLINE? • Flexible College Courses and Credits: StraighterLine offers online, asynchronous general education courses that learners can complete on their schedule. • Wraparound Student Support: A StraighterLine membership includes free eTextbooks, 24/7 tutoring, test proctoring, student support, and an online writing center. • Academic Excellence: All StraighterLine courses go through an intensive quality review process by the American Council on Education (ACE) and are recommended for ACE CREDIT transfer. • Credentials for In-Demand Careers: The ChildCare Education Institute, A StraighterLine Company, has helped hundreds of thousands of childcare professionals reach professional development and certificate goals. • Workforce Readiness: StraighterLine works directly with corporate clients and as part of the EdAssist by BrightHorizons education network to meet workforce training needs.