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Free and paid tiers
Which courses are free and which need the yearly membership.
Updated 2026-11-03
Foundations
Foundations is free. Sign in, take the lessons and the exam, and earn a certificate. You do not pay.
Practitioner and Specialist
These two levels need the yearly membership. One membership covers both levels. You need an active membership to take their courses and exams.
Price
The [Academy](/academy) page shows the membership price. Read it there before you buy. The membership renews each year until you cancel.
Try before you join
The first lesson of every course is open to everyone. You can read it without an account or a membership.
After you join
See Membership, billing, and refunds to manage or cancel your membership.
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