Online Course Reviews

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. The verdict: Anna Wintour’s MasterClass on Creativity and Leadership is the most senior-executive-level class on the platform — less practical instruction, more “how the most influential editor in fashion thinks about decision-making, hiring, and creative direction.” Worth it for senior creatives, brand leaders, […]

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. Quick picks: If you only watch one MasterClass photography class, take Annie Leibovitz Teaches Photography — the most influential portrait photographer of her generation. For adventure and travel work, Jimmy Chin. For a working pro perspective on lighting and composition fundamentals, Annie Leibovitz

Last updated: August 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. Quick answer: Yes — MasterClass sells gift subscriptions and gift cards. Annual gift subscriptions start at $120 (Standard). Gift cards are available in $25, $50, $100, and custom amounts. Gifts are delivered via email on a date you specify, with a personalized message.

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. The verdict: Thomas Keller’s MasterClass is the deepest cooking instruction available on the platform — 36 lessons across three classes, ~15 hours of technique-driven content from arguably the most decorated American chef alive. Worth it for serious home cooks ready to invest hours

Last updated: 27 August 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. Quick picks: If you only watch one MasterClass writing class, take Aaron Sorkin Teaches Screenwriting — the most beloved writing class on the platform, applicable to all narrative writing. For literary fiction, Margaret Atwood. For storytelling craft, Salman Rushdie. For commercial fiction

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. Quick picks: If you want one cooking class on MasterClass, start with Gordon Ramsay Teaches Cooking I — the most-watched cooking class on the platform, perfect for fundamentals. For technique-obsessed home chefs, Thomas Keller’s Cooking Techniques (36 lessons) is the deepest dive. For

Last updated: May 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. New for 2026: MasterClass now sells credentialed, paid certificate courses ($299 each) — a separate product from the membership. We break down whether they’re worth it in our MasterClass Certificates review. The 60-second verdict: Yes — MasterClass is worth it if you’ll watch

Last updated: April 2026. Reviewed by Josh Hutcheson. See our review methodology. Zero to Mastery pricing is straightforward: three plans, all with the same course access. The Monthly plan costs $49/month. The Annual plan costs $299/year (works out to $25/month). The Lifetime plan is a one-time payment of $1,299. Every plan gives you access to

Best Online Learning Platforms in 2026 Choosing the right online learning platform can save you thousands of dollars and months of wasted time. After testing and reviewing every major platform on this list, here is how they compare in 2026. Last updated: September 2026. Written by the OnlineCourseing editorial team, led by Josh Hutcheson. See