The online education platform offers more than 200 courses on everything from fitness to cooking to business. Here’s how to make it affordable
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Memorial Day sales may be winding down, but a few deals are still hanging on until the clock strikes midnight — including one worth bookmarking if your summer plans involve picking up a new skill (or finally following through on that hobby you’ve been talking about for months).
Right now, MasterClass is offering 50% off its subscription plans for the holiday, though the promotion ends tonight. The platform gives subscribers access to a library of courses (over 200!) led by some seriously recognizable names, spanning everything from cooking lessons perfect for the upcoming barbecue you’ve been planning to survival and wilderness training from Jessie Krebs.
And if Father’s Day shopping is already on your radar, this could double as an early gift idea: Instead of another predictable gadget or grill accessory, give Dad an excuse to dive into an updated obsession, or revisit an old one.
Whether you’re trying to actually learn something new this summer or just want an entertaining way to spend a chill weekend, this deal is worthwhile. Sign up before the Memorial Day offer disappears at midnight.
New users can get MasterClass starting at $10 per month for the Premium Plan. Split that up among friends or family members, and the monthly cost goes down to just $1.60 a month, per person. Sign up for the Premium Plan here.
What Are the Best MasterClass Deals? Pricing, Discounts
Our top hack for saving on MasterClass is to share your account with friends or family. The Standard plan allows one user at a time and costs $5 a month at the time of this writing. The Plus plan, meanwhile, is currently $8/month and can be split between two users. Finally, as we’ve previously mentioned, the Premium plan is $10/month, but allows for six users at a time, making it the best deal, per person.
How Does MasterClass Work? What Courses Does It Offer?
MasterClass offers more than 200 courses (and counting) across a wide range of categories, from writing and music to business and branding. Just a few of the standout courses include “The New Rules of Business” with Kim Kardashian, “Dopamine” with Dr. Anne Lembke, “Designing a Home that Tells a Story” with Joanna Gaines, and creative writing with Margaret Atwood.
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Amy Poehler ‘Prepare to be Unprepared’
If you talk about Amy Poehler like you’re close personal friends, get a subscription to the Prepare to Be Unprepared MasterClass. In the course, Poehler shares “how improv principles can help you push past fear, find your people, and go all in on the life you want.” The class includes 11 lessons in total.
Created with beginners in mind, MasterClass courses focus on video lessons divided into short, easy-to-digest segments you can watch at your own pace. These lessons are accessible on your phone, laptop, tablet, or streaming device, so you can fit in a session whenever it works for you — whether on your lunch break or while traveling.
Beyond the video lessons, most MasterClass courses also include a workbook and opportunities for community interaction, giving you a chance to practice what you’ve learned and share your work with fellow students.
MasterClass also offers a more intensive type of course called “Sessions.” These begin on a set date, involve more hands-on work, and include more feedback from peers. Sessions’ lessons have included video production with Marques Brownlee, negotiation with Chris Voss, and photography with Petra Collins.
Whether you’re considering MasterClass for yourself, your family, or your team, be sure to check out the platform’s group deals. See the full MasterClass subscription details here.
Jeanice Menjivar
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