Learn podcasting, photography, finance, and more from the pros

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What if instead of learning high school Spanish from Mr. Jones and Chemistry from Mrs. Adams, you had learned cinematography from Steven Spielberg or business from Sheryl Sandberg? Bet you’d be super rich and famous, right?

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Well, it’s not too late. Thanks to the world wide web and a ridiculously cool learning site called CreativeLive, you can take all sorts of classes with the people at the top of their fields. Think the Sheryl of photography and the Steven of finance.

And what better time to get started than summer? Your Netflix queue will be waiting for you for as long as it takes, but these courses are on sale now.

Before there was Armchair Expert, The Dropout, The Daily, and 550,000 other podcasts, there was NPR making podcasts a “thing.”  Think Serial and This American Life. So who better to teach you the business of podcasting than NPR’s finest? This bundle, which features award-winning producers like Alex Blumberg (of This American Life) and Anna Sussman and Julia DeWitt (of Snap Judgement) will deliver the secrets to creating a successful show. You’ll also learn the anatomy of a great episode from Lewis Howes, host of “The School of Greatness” podcast, and how to pick out the right equipment from John Lee Dumas, founder and host of EntrepreneurOnFireFrom. You’ll get tested and proven tips on how to develop narratives that can captivate listeners, how to create radio-quality recordings, and of course, how to monetize your show.

Grab all four courses for $19 — 92% off the usual cost of $266.

Gunning to be the next Ansel Adams? This five-part course was specifically designed to train you on how to become a skillful outdoor photographer. Instructed by established professionals like Matt Kloskowski, Thomas D. Mangelsen (who has appeared in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Life, Newsweek, and more), Marc Muench, and John Greengo, you’ll learn the ropes in picking the right equipment, dealing with different types of natural light, experimenting with exposure and focus, capturing animals in their natural habitat, and post-processing your work using Photoshop and Lightroom.

Get the entire bundle for $29 — 93% off the usual cost of $425.

If you’re happy with shooting with just your smartphone but still want to unlock its full potential, this bundle taught by pros like Jared Platt, Tony Corbell, John Cornicello, and Chris Orwig will fill you in on the secrets to producing stunning imagery with your trusty device. Across four courses, you’ll get to grips with shooting with a variety of light sources, utilizing household items to build a home studio, dealing with confined spaces as shooting areas, finding the best lighting and composition for your subject, and lots more. By the time you finish, you’ll know what it takes to create a follow-worthy Insta feed.

Grab the bundle here for $19 — 83% off the usual cost of $117.

We all wish we knew the tricks to investing, saving money, and getting out of debt. But alas, we were busy learning Algebra and reading poetry in school. Get a better handle on your personal finances with this money-centric bundle led by finance gurus Ramit Sethi, David Bach, Gaila Gichon, and Mike Michalowicz. Whether you’re hoping to eliminate debt, looking for ways to diversify your income, or just simply want to beef up your savings account, this instructional package is filled to the brim with valuable insight to aid you in gaining financial security.

Grab the bundle of four courses here for $59 — 85% off the usual cost of $406.

If you feel like you’re behind on your goals, consider picking up this bundle packed with insight from today’s biggest achievers like SF Crossfit founder Kelly Starrett and The 4-Hour Workweek author Tim Ferriss. From teaching you how to improve your athletic performance to helping you kickstart an online venture to imparting with you the secret to turning failures into actionable insights, this bundle will help you optimize your mind, body, and career so you can finally attain the goals you set for yourself.

Grab the bundle here for $49 — 91% off the usual cost of $597.

Led by a Harvard- and Columbia-trained physician, a former director of executive education at Google, and a Stanford University instructor, this three-course bundle offers science-backed and evidence-based practices and techniques that will help you build healthier habits so you can live the peaceful life you’ve always wanted. Expect to learn how to fend off negativity, replenish your positive energy, stick to your long-term goals, and so much more. You’ll also learn how to combat stress with breathing and relaxation techniques and mindful communication.

Grab the bundle here for $25 — 71% off the usual cost of $87.