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I have a confession. I am a hoarder…..of knowledge. Online Courses with unlimited streaming are my new favorite thing. As a child, if a subject interested me, I would try to obtain as much information on that subject as I could. I don’t just like to know something, I like to be as informed as I can possibly be about the subject. I have passed this along to my son as he has grown up. We are the consummate researchers of the family. When I stumbled upon The Great Courses Plus website, it was like the Holy Grail. There are nearly 8,000+ videos/instructionals/online learning courses right at my fingertips.
A little about The Great Courses Plus.
The Great Courses Plus is subscription on-demand video learning service with unlimited streaming. The Great Courses Plus has top-notch lectures and courses from top professors from the Ivy League and other great universities globally and experts from places like National Geographic, The Smithsonian, and the Culinary Institute of America. There is unlimited access to a huge library of 8,000 video lectures about anything that interests you…science, math, history, literature, or even how to cook, play chess, or become a better photographer!
I have been struggling as a working mom balancing my life and practicing self-care. I need to do more than just juggle kids or work. My favorite part about The Great Courses Plus is that I can watch it right on my iPad anywhere. I can watch section of course over my morning coffee or after I finally get the kids to bed, even waiting in the car for the kids! I stream Great Courses Plus, I grab a little me time and learn something at the same time.
What I have been learning.
Currently, I am taking the National Geographic Fundamentals of Photography course. It is amazing. I am not an inept photographer but I do have a ton to learn. RAW and shutter speeds really trip me up. Who better to learn from that some of the most amazing, talented photographers in the world? I want to step up my food photography games and utilize the awesome features on my DSL camera than I have been previously. Summer is coming and I can’t wait to try out the fantastic things I am learning on fresh fruit and vegetables. I am learning so much about the importance of lighting, how to make color pop plus how important research and preparation are to a photo shoot. I haven’t made it through the entire course yet but I am excited to learn more about Macro photography and low light.
Why The Great Courses Plus is a fantastic investment.
There are multiple reasons why The Great Courses Plus is fantastic but here are a few:
- You always learn at your own pace, anytime you want and anywhere you want
- There are absolutely no tests, no homework, and no schedules to keep, which is essential for most adults and kids.
- New subjects, lectures, and professors added every month, which just increases the value tenfold.
- With The Great Courses Plus, you can watch as many different lectures as you want
–they are all right at your fingertips. - You can do what I do, stream from your tv, tablet, laptop, or phone through a web browser or
by using any of the apps. - Use it as a supplemental education experience for your children! I am using it for my daughter and it would be a fantastic resource for homeschooling families.
- Binge-watch entire college courses over a weekend.
- Learn from the World’s Greatest Professors!
- The Great Courses Plus is giving viewers a great offer of a FREE One Month trial & plans starts as low as $14.99/month. It is such a great value, it gives you time to sample the different courses and lectures before you commit! No risk and you can cancel anytime before your trial ends.
robin masshole mommy says
Wow, a whole month to try it out. I would love to take a course, but now I have to narrow down the subject.
Catherine Sargent says
This looks like a great service and I like that you can learn at your own pace. I will have to check this out.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That is so cool! I”m all about learning more and more and keeping my mind sharp. These sound like a great way to do that.
Pam Wattenbarger says
This sounds like a great way to continue learning even though you are done with school. I love learning new things.
Brandy says
This really is great, I actually believe this is where my teen daughter just spent nearly $300 on a sale they had so she could learn some new things!! Glad you shared this deal, will certainly pass along over to her because there’s more there she wants!
Liz Mays says
There are so many things I’d like to learn how to do! Having access to all of those courses would be super nice!
Our Family World says
Cool! I will check on this. I think Great Courses Plus will help a lot of people to learn a new skill that could bring in potential income. I’d be interested in photography courses. It is about time I learn to maximize the use of my camera especially when I travel.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
How nice to have a service like this where you can learn at your own pace, and in the comforts of home. For a reasonable monthly fee, this Great Courses plus is going to help a lot of people, from kids to college students to SAHM, practically anyone interested in further education. I love that the lectures are given by professors from Ivy League universities. Wow.
Theresa says
I make it a goal to learn 2 new things a year. These courses sound like an amazing way to stick with that goal. Good luck with your photography! That’s something that I am still slowly learning about myself.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
My husband got the Great Courses product back in the day when they used DVDs and he loved it. The courses seem thorough and full of information delivered in an easy-to-follow style.
I bet this online version must really be something!
Marcie W. says
Now this is my kind of streaming service! As someone who tries to learn something new everyday, having access to The Great Courses Plus website would be a dream.
Kelly Hutchinson says
This sounds like such a great service! And it is so affordable at just $14.99 a month! I cannot wait to explore it.
Crystal says
Love how many opportunities there are to learn online. The photography class sounds like it’d be a great option for me too.
Janell Pouette says
I am the same way about knowing all i can about a subject. Once I am intrigued about something, i do all the researching i can about it. The Great Course Plus sounds like a great way to educate yourself.
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