Free and low cost training
Free and low cost courses, certificates, and training platforms for job seekers, from HubSpot Academy and Google certificates to library learning access.
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AI-specific courses
Andrew Ng: AI For Everyone
A few hours, free with certificate.
Anthropic Academy (Skilljar)
Claude 101, Claude Code, AI Fluency, Building with the Claude API, MCP, agent skills, and more.
Caltech CTME: AI Tools for Everyone
Survey of AI tools with hands-on deliverables and projects, free to audit; next session around September 2026.
Elements of AI (University of Helsinki)
20-30 hrs, no-code, builds conceptual and ethical foundations.
Google Generative AI Learning Path
1-5 hr hands-on modules, includes free Cloud credits for labs.
Harvard CS50 / CS50 AI (via edX)
A free, rigorous university-level computer-science certificate if you score 70% or higher.
Hugging Face LLM & Agents courses
Free, and the Agents course includes a genuinely free certificate.
Kaggle Learn
Free 3-5 hr micro-courses with certificates (Intro to Machine Learning is the classic start).
MIT OpenCourseWare / 6.S191
Free university-level material and 6.S191 refreshed yearly with LLM/agentic AI content.
OpenAI Academy
Courses on using OpenAI tools.
Audit free, pay for certificate
Free platforms & academies
AWS Skill Builder / Google Cloud Skills Boost
Free tiers and digital badges for cloud.
Alison / Saylor Academy / Khan Academy / Kaggle
General learning and data-science micro-courses with certificates.
Cisco Networking Academy
Networking and cybersecurity.
Cisco Networking Academy
Certification-aligned courses and badges in cybersecurity, networking, Python, data science, AI, and digital skills.
Class Central
Aggregator that finds free certificates across every platform.
Google Career Certificates / Grow with Google
IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX certificates, plus Google AI Essentials.
Google Skillshop
Google Analytics, Google Ads/AdWords, Search and the rest of the marketing platform.
Great Learning Academy
Short courses across technology and business and certificate terms vary by course.
HP LIFE
Business, digital, AI, marketing, finance, and professional-development courses with Certificates of Completion.
HubSpot Academy
Revenue Operations, Sales, Marketing, CRM, eCommerce and Service certifications.
IBM SkillsBuild
Free credentials in cybersecurity, AI, and data.
Microsoft Learn
Free role-based paths that tie into Microsoft certifications.
OpenLearn (The Open University)
Free short courses and selected courses include assessed digital badges, Statements of Participation, and CPD recognition.
PMI KICKOFF
A short introduction to project management with a shareable badge, useful before CAPM or PMP preparation.
Salesforce Trailhead
Free badges and superbadges in CRM, admin, and AI.
Semrush Academy
SEO, content marketing, analytics, advertising, AI, and Semrush product certifications.
Simplilearn SkillUp
Short courses in AI, data, cloud, cybersecurity, business, and digital marketing with completion certificates.
freeCodeCamp
Project-based coding certificates, fully free.
Free study / paid credential
Atlassian Learning
Jira, Confluence, service management, and agile learning paths, skill badges, and certification preparation.
Databricks Academy
Lakehouse, data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and generative-AI fundamentals plus Databricks certifications.
GitHub Skills
Interactive, repository-based exercises in Git, GitHub, Actions, Codespaces, security, and collaboration.
Linux Foundation Training
Linux, Kubernetes, cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, open-source, and AI courses plus vendor-neutral certifications.
Meta Blueprint
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp advertising and marketing learning; Meta's professional certifications are a separate track.
MongoDB University
Free MongoDB courses and skill badges and separate professional developer and DBA certifications.
NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
Hands-on AI, accelerated computing, data science, robotics, and generative-AI courses and certificates on selected courses.
Palo Alto Networks Beacon
Self-paced cybersecurity and Palo Alto Networks product learning aligned to certification paths.
SAS Training
Free tutorials and selected e-learning for analytics, data science, and SAS Viya and preparation for SAS credentials.
Snowflake University
Snowflake platform training and an assessment badge and preparation for SnowPro certifications.
Splunk Education
Splunk fundamentals, role-based learning, and preparation for Splunk certifications.
Funded / free training you may qualify for
Apprenticeship.gov
Find paid Registered Apprenticeships that combine work, mentoring, classroom learning, wage progression, and a portable credential.
CareerOneStop WIOA Training Finder
Search state-approved programs that may qualify for WIOA Individual Training Account funding and start with an American Job Center.
Generation United States
Free cohort-based job training, placement, and support in technology, customer service, green jobs, healthcare, and skilled trades.
Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator
Digital skills through IT, data analytics, cybersecurity, and career readiness and many locations connect learners to partner credentials.
Job Corps
Residential and nonresidential career training, education, and industry credentials for eligible young adults.
NPower
Tuition-free technology, AI, IT support, and cybersecurity training with certifications and career support.
Per Scholas
No-cost, intensive technology and AI training with career coaching and preparation for industry-recognized certifications.
Public library LinkedIn Learning
Many library cards unlock all of LinkedIn Learning, and sometimes Coursera or Gale too; take a course, then add it to your profile.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Part-time paid community-service assignments and work-based training for older unemployed workers.
Paid but practical
DataCamp
Data and analytics tracks.
DeepLearning.AI
Deeper AI courses for when you're ready to specialize.
LinkedIn Learning
Broad catalog and certificates post straight to your LinkedIn profile.
Pluralsight
Technology skill paths, hands-on labs, assessments, and preparation for cloud, security, data, and IT certifications.
Udacity
Project-based Nanodegree and career programs in AI, data, programming, cloud, cybersecurity, and product.
Udemy
Practical but uneven quality; check ratings and how recently a course was updated (now merged with Coursera).
Uxcel
Interactive courses and skill assessments to upskill in UX design, product management, and AI skills, with certificates.
Professional / industry certifications
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Six Sigma belts, quality engineering, auditing, reliability, and process-improvement certifications.
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM/APICS)
CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, and supply-chain certificate programs.
Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)
Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) credential.
CompTIA
Vendor-neutral A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, Data+, CySA+, PenTest+, and other IT credentials.
DAMA International
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) at Associate, Practitioner, and Master levels.
FinOps Foundation
FinOps Certified Practitioner and advanced cloud-financial-management training/certifications.
HRCI
APHR, PHR, SPHR, GPHR, and other human-resources certifications from entry to senior level.
ISACA
CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE, IT risk/audit, digital-trust, and advanced AI credentials.
ISC2
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), SSCP, CISSP, CCSP, and cybersecurity leadership/specialty credentials.
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP, and other privacy/AI-governance credentials.
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, Agile Analysis, product ownership, data analytics, and cybersecurity analysis credentials.
PeopleCert / ITIL
ITIL service-management and related IT governance certifications.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, PgMP, PfMP, and specialized project/program credentials.
Prosci
Change Management Certification using the Prosci Methodology and ADKAR model.
SHRM
SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP human-resources certifications.
Scrum Alliance
Course-based Scrum Master, Product Owner, developer, coaching, and leadership certification paths.
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, Agile Leadership, and related assessments.