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# O'Reilly
- URL: https://frontendmentorsolutions.io/oreilly-online-learning/
- Published: 2026-09-27T15:22:53.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-02T13:54:42.000Z
- Description: Free and Discounted Developer Tools for Students
- Author: FrontendmentorSolutions
- Tags: #free-and-discounted-developer-tools, #series, #section-02-discounted, #order-04

[O’Reilly](https://www.oreilly.com/online-learning/) is a technical learning platform. Student status alone does not unlock a free or discounted subscription: first check whether your university or public library provides access. ACM offers another route, but it requires paid Professional Membership plus a separately purchased Skills Bundle.

The platform brings together technical books, video courses, and interactive learning resources across computing and technology. Its web development resources can help you understand the concepts behind your work and expand into backend development, databases, APIs, testing, security, and deployment as your projects grow.

## How to Apply

### Through Your University or Public Library

Look for O’Reilly in your university or public library’s online databases, or ask a librarian. If the library has a subscription and you qualify to use it, access may be available at no additional cost.

Follow the library’s sign-in instructions. Registering directly with a student email address does not automatically activate institutional access. O’Reilly’s [Higher Education page](https://www.oreilly.com/online-learning/academic.html) directs students to their institution’s librarian.

### Through the ACM Skills Bundle

The [ACM Skills Bundle](https://learning.acm.org/skills-bundle) is a paid annual add-on available only to paid Professional Members. Student Members cannot purchase it. For a student considering this route, O’Reilly access therefore means qualifying for Professional Membership and paying both the Professional Membership fee and the Skills Bundle fee. The bundle combines ACM’s O’Reilly and Skillsoft Percipio collections. See the [ACM membership guide](https://frontendmentorsolutions.io/association-for-computing-machinery/) for the membership differences and regional pricing considerations.

### Direct Subscription and Free Trial

O’Reilly also offers [individual subscriptions](https://learning.oreilly.com/signup/) and a [free trial](https://www.oreilly.com/start-trial/?type=individual). Use the trial to explore the books, courses, and learning tools you would actually use before deciding whether to subscribe.

## Things to Know

### Library Access Depends on Your Institution

Availability and continued access depend on your institution’s subscription and your eligibility. Follow its instructions for signing in from home or through supported apps.

### Features Can Differ by Access Route

Individual, institutional, public-library, and ACM access may include different features. Confirm that your intended books, courses, live events, and interactive tools are included.

### Compare the Full Cost

Include both fees when considering the ACM route. A regional membership discount does not necessarily reduce the bundle price. Review renewal and cancellation terms before paying.

## What You Get

Depending on your subscription or access arrangement, resources may include:

- **Technical books and video courses:** Frontend development, JavaScript, software architecture, cloud computing, security, data, AI, and more.
- **Live learning:** Instructor-led sessions and expert discussions.
- **Interactive labs and sandboxes:** Environments for practicing technical skills.
- **Certification preparation:** Study materials and practice tests.
- **Learning paths and playlists:** Resources organized around particular topics and goals.
- **Mobile and offline learning:** Supported content through O’Reilly’s apps.

Explore [O’Reilly’s platform features](https://www.oreilly.com/online-learning/) and compare them with your intended access option.

## Other Learning Options for Students

If O’Reilly is unavailable through your library or outside your budget, explore the learning offers covered in our [GitHub Student Developer Pack guide](https://frontendmentorsolutions.io/github-student-developer-pack/#learning-platforms), including Master.dev (formerly Frontend Masters), Scrimba, and Educative. These are useful alternatives for building web development skills, from interfaces and APIs to databases and backend services. Each offer has its own eligibility requirements and access period.