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MasterClass: the complete buyer's guide

MasterClass sells an annual subscription to cinematic video classes from famous practitioners. Here's how to decide whether that's worth it for you.

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MasterClass at a glance

MasterClass is a subscription service: one membership unlocks the whole library of classes, taught by well-known names in cooking, writing, film, music, business, sport and more. Classes are short video lessons with high production values, often accompanied by a downloadable workbook.

Plans are typically billed annually, with tiers that differ in how many devices can stream at once and whether offline downloads are included. Plan names and prices change, so check current pricing before you subscribe.

What MasterClass is (and isn't)

MasterClass is best thought of as inspiration and perspective from people at the top of their field. It is not a structured skills program: there are no graded assignments, instructor feedback or accredited certificates.

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