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Maktabkhooneh
Iran's largest homegrown online learning platform, offering courses in Persian across programming, languages, business, and AI - a domestic alternative that isn't affected by the payment and access barriers blocking most Western MOOC platforms.
What it helps with
- University courses in PersianMany subjects.
- Programming and ITJob skills.
- A certificateOn completion.
About Maktabkhooneh
Maktabkhooneh ("schoolhouse" in Persian) is Iran's leading online education platform, offering hundreds of courses taught in Persian by Iranian instructors and university faculty, covering everything from programming and data science to language learning and business skills, with certificates recognized domestically.
Key Features
- Persian-Language Instruction: Courses taught entirely in Persian, removing the language barrier that limits access to English-language MOOCs.
- Wide Subject Range: Programming, AI, languages, business, design, and hundreds of other skill areas.
- Domestic Payment: Pay in Iranian rial through local payment gateways, sidestepping the international card restrictions that block most foreign platforms.
- Certificates: Course completion certificates recognized by Iranian employers and institutions.
How to Get Started
- Create an account on Maktabkhooneh with an Iranian mobile number.
- Browse or search for a course by subject.
- Pay for the course (or enroll free where available) using a domestic bank card.
- Complete video lessons and any assignments at your own pace.
Before you use it
- Good to know: Many courses are recorded from university classes and are free.
- Payment: Foreign bank cards do not work in Iran because of sanctions; payments use Iranian Shetab cards or cash.
Foreign card OK
English available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Maktabkhooneh work with a foreign bank card in Iran?
- Yes - Maktabkhooneh accepts foreign-issued cards in Iran.
- Is Maktabkhooneh available in English?
- Yes, Maktabkhooneh has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Maktabkhooneh?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Maktabkhooneh.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Maktabkhooneh?
- No, Maktabkhooneh doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Maktabkhooneh?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Maktabkhooneh cost?
- Free and paid courses in rials