Online courses can be helpful tools for picking up new hobbies and skills. Luckily, there are lots of online learning platforms that can help you out. But out of all the ones we've tested, MasterClass offers some of the best topics and instructors, especially for learning creative skills. A membership isn't cheap, though, and there's no free version. But if there's a class you've been itching to try out, you're in luck. The current MasterClass 2025 Memorial Day Sale is a great opportunity to get a discounted subscription.
With their celebrity creators, high production value, and intuitive app, MasterClass videos feel more like edutainment than traditional online courses. Save 50% on the first year of your membership for a limited time with the MasterClass Father's Day Sale.
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In honor of the holiday, MasterClass is offering 40% off your first year of any annual plan, bringing the Standard plan down to $72, the Plus plan down to $108, and the Premium plan down to $144. While MasterClass ran a similar promotion just a month ago for its Spring Forward Sale, it's unlikely we'll see a deal this good again until Black Friday, so now's the time to subscribe if you missed out on the last sale.
A MasterClass subscription gives you access to hundreds of courses across 11 subject areas, from music to art and design to sports, so your options are by no means limited. Many of the classes are led by celebrity instructors, so you have the opportunity to learn from true experts in the field. Some of our favorites include "Style for Everyone" with Tan France, "Cooking" with Wolfgang Puck, "Science and Problem Solving" with Bill Nye, and more.
Most MasterClass courses consist of pre-recorded videos from your instructor with some additional interactive assignments. On average, full courses have two to five hours of content, but they are split into several smaller video lessons that are each a few minutes long.
Unlike many other online learning platforms, MasterClass doesn't provide a certificate of completion when you finish a course, so it's best used for developing a skill or hobby recreationally rather than for learning hard skills you might need to list on a résumé.
Read our full MasterClass review to learn more about how the platform works.
Keep in mind that the 40% discount only applies to your first year of MasterClass. Once a year has passed, your subscription will automatically renew at the original price, although you can cancel at any time.
MasterClass Memorial Day Sale frequently asked questions
When does the MasterClass Memorial Day Sale end?
The MasterClass Memorial Day Sale is currently live and will end immediately after the holiday, which falls on Monday, May 26.
What are the different MasterClass plans I can choose from?
MasterClass offers three annual plans, all of which include access to all 200+ courses on the site. The standard plan, which typically costs $120 a year, gives you access to MasterClass on one device and doesn't allow offline downloads. The Plus plan, which typically costs $180 a year, adds on a second device and offline downloads. Finally, the Premium plan, which typically costs $240 a year, gives you MasterClass on six devices and offline downloads.
All three annual plans are eligible for the Memorial Day discount, so you can choose the best one for you based on your budget and preferences.
Can I gift a MasterClass subscription to someone else?
MasterClass offers gift versions of all three subscription plans, which are also eligible for the Memorial Day discount. If you're interested in gifting a subscription to someone else, learn more on the MasterClass website.
Which devices work with MasterClass?
MasterClass videos are compatible with most devices, including tablets, smartphones, laptops, desktops, and streaming devices like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. If you prefer to take your course on the go, some classes can also be downloaded in audio-only format, so you can listen to them in the car or during your commute.
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