Spotify is testing video-based learning courses in the U.K., in partnership with educational tech companies such as BBC Maestro, PLAYvirtuoso, Skillshare, and Thinkific. These courses are available for purchase and cover a variety of topics categorized into four main themes: make music, get creative, learn business, and healthy living.

U.K. users can access the video-based learning courses on Spotify by navigating to the home and browse tabs in the mobile app. After exploring the available courses across the four categories, users can make purchases on desktop. The courses can be accessed on both mobile and desktop after purchase via the dedicated web page: https://courses.spotify.com/home.

Yes, both Free users and Premium subscribers in the U.K. can trial at least two lessons per course for free before deciding to purchase additional lessons.

Spotify is testing video-based learning courses in the U.K. to explore an opportunity to better serve the needs of users who have an active interest in learning. According to Babar Zafar, VP Product Development at Spotify, the company recognizes that many users engage with podcasts and audiobooks for learning, and they believe that this highly engaged community would be interested in quality video course content. This initiative also aims to provide educational creators with a new audience and expand Spotify's catalog.