Single sign-on can be used to give UoL members a quick and easy way to sign in to their FutureLearn account. This will also allow Learners to gain access to University of Leeds short courses and certain Campus-eligible courses from other organisations at no extra charge. Learners who have linked their accounts with their University will have:
- Access to any University of Leeds online short courses and tests for a year;
- A printable digital Certificate of Achievement on all UoL short courses once you’re eligible;
- The freedom to keep the content of any of the UoL courses you’ve gained a digital Certificate of Achievement on;
- The flexibility to complete your UoL short courses in your own time within a year.
The guidance below shows you the steps to either linking your existing FutureLearn account to your University of Leeds credentials (single sign-on) or how to create a new FutureLearn account and then link that to your University of Leeds credentials.
Signing into FutureLearn using your University credentials
A1. Go to www.futurelearn.com and click on the Sign In button.
A2. You will be taken to the sign-in page, click Sign in with your organisation.
A3. You should then be taken to the Sign in with your organisation page, type leeds.ac.uk in the organisation's domain name field and click Sign in with your organisation.
A4. Depending on whether you have already signed in to University systems, you may be prompted to sign in. Sign in using your username@leeds.ac.uk and password.
Once you have signed in, you will be directed back to the FutureLearn website.
A5. You will be asked to sign in or to register for a FutureLearn account:
- If you do not have a FutureLearn account, please see Section B (below) and follow the steps outlined.
- If you already have a FutureLearn account click Sign in:
A6. You will then be taken to the Sign in with your FutureLearn account page, enter your:
- FutureLearn email
- FutureLearn password
- Check the 'Don't ask for my FutureLearn password when I next sign in with my University of Leeds account' box
- Finish by clicking the Sign in and connect my account button.
Your UoL account should now be linked with your FutureLearn profile.
B. If you do not already have a FutureLearn account
B1. Select Register on the Join University of Leeds on FutureLearn page.
B2. This will take you to the Register for a FutureLearn account form, complete the fields on the form:
- Use your University of Leeds email address
- Do not use your University of Leeds password, choose another secure password
- Check the 'Don't ask for my FutureLearn password when I next sign in with my University of Leeds account' box
- Finish by clicking Register and connect my account, (you may have to scroll down to see this button).
You should then be taken to the FutureLearn course area; your UoL account should now be linked with your FutureLearn profile.
Further Help & Support
Whilst IT cannot provide advice on the use of FutureLearn if you are having trouble logging in; you can request assistance via the IT Service Desk (this website) by using the available options (when logged in).