Preparing Students for Success
For many people, earning their degree isn’t a matter of starting, it’s about finishing. And leveling up skills isn’t about how, it’s about when and for how much. For all these types of learners, there’s Birdlin. We provide self-paced online college courses that allow today’s learners to balance the demands of their work and personal life.
Our Mission
Advance education by empowering learners to reach their college and career goals.
45,000+
Students Enrolled Annually
345,000+
Completed College Courses
$300M+
Saved on College Tuition
Our History
Founded in 2008, Birdlin was the first alternative course credit provider to offer a new pathway for students to reduce debt, expand opportunities, and achieve their goals.
The leading provider of high-quality online courses, Birdlinhelps learners earn college credits and meet their professional goals. All Birdlin courses go through an intensive quality review process by ACE CREDIT prior to being available to students.
Each year, over 45,000 learners take Birdlin courses to upskill into new careers or earn transferable credit to over 3,000 colleges and universities worldwide. Birdlin works with higher education institutions and corporate partners to provide their students and employees with flexible education options that allow them to work and learn at their own pace.
Who Birdlin Supports
Students
Birdlin helps students save thousands on tuition. Students take online courses at their own pace, earn affordable college credit, then transfer credits with ease.
Colleges
Birdlin partners with colleges and universities to drive student success and institutional growth. Schools accept Birdlin courses to offer learners the flexibility they need.
Businesses
Birdlin powers workforce education programs that create opportunities for employees to earn college credit toward a degree while gaining in-demand skills to advance their careers.
Our Strategic Partners In
Learner Growth & Success
In addition to partnering with colleges, universities, and businesses around the world, Birdlin collaborates with organizations to expand access to higher education, supports several national associations that are thought-leaders in higher education, and works with best-in-class course review providers and ed tech vendors to improve student success.
Our Early Childhood Education Brands
Birdlin is committed to expanding its course offerings in early childhood education and creating career pathways to meet the needs of future educators. Our subsidiaries are the premier early childhood education training and certification solutions in the industry.
Leadership
Matt Hulett
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Lynn Pitcavage
Lynn Pitcavage is a mission-driven executive that drives revenue growth, leads high-performing teams, and builds customer experiences that stick.
Dave Gardner
Dave joined {branding.app_name} as Chief Technology Officer in 2023, where he has continued his long career history of successfully leading technology and data teams for consumer platforms.
Gregory Shanahan
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Melanie Glennon, Ph.D.
Dr. Melanie Glennon is a PhD, M.Ed, and Chief Learning Officer at {branding.app_name}. She joined the team in 2022 building academic systems and operational frameworks.
Julia Potts
Julia Potts is a highly accomplished and results-driven leader serving as Director of Human Resources with notable success in driving employee engagement.
Get Started On Your Degree with
Birdlin Today
Birdlin has over 70 courses that are affordable, self-paced, and entirely online. Save time and money on your degree. Explore our courses and get started today.