Courses & Certificates
Free courses, certificates, and training platforms for job seekers, plus clearly labeled paid certifications, from HubSpot Academy and Google certificates to library learning access.
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Agentic AI Foundations Associate (Oracle) learn.oracle.com
Oracle's entry-level certification on agentic AI. The learning path starts with the fundamentals, and the certification exam is free.
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Andrew Ng: AI For Everyone coursera.org
Andrew Ng's non-technical intro to AI: what it can and cannot do, and how to spot AI opportunities at work. About seven hours. The certificate is paid.
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AWS Educate aws.amazon.com
Amazon's free cloud computing and AI learning program, open to anyone 13 and up with just an email address and no credit card. Some courses earn a free digital badge.
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Building AI (University of Helsinki) buildingai.elementsofai.com
The follow-up to Elements of AI, covering practical AI methods at three difficulty levels, from multiple choice to Python. The course is free; the certificate is a paid option.
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Caltech CTME: AI Tools for Everyone ctme.caltech.edu
A free, self-paced hands-on lab from Caltech covering ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, NotebookLM, and Perplexity, about eight hours. The next session runs October 5 to November 1, 2026, with a free certificate of completion.
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Claude Academy academy.claude.com
Claude 101, Claude Code, AI Fluency, Building with the Claude API, MCP, agent skills, and more. Many courses end with a free completion badge.
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Conversational AI Compliance (Linux Foundation) training.linuxfoundation.org
A free, self-paced beginner course on using conversational AI responsibly, covering the EU AI Act, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and ISO/IEC 42001. Two to three hours, with a digital badge. Access lasts 90 days.
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Elements of AI (University of Helsinki) elementsofai.com
A free, no-code University of Helsinki course on AI concepts, capabilities, and ethics. Plan on 20 to 30 hours. The certificate is free.
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Ethics of AI (University of Helsinki) ethics-of-ai.mooc.fi
A free, self-paced University of Helsinki course on the ethics of AI. A certificate is available to those who pass.
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Generative AI Fundamentals (Databricks) databricks.com
A free one-hour course from Databricks on generative AI basics and how it relates to AI agents. Pass a short quiz to earn a badge you can add to LinkedIn.
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Google Generative AI Learning Path skills.google
Google's beginner generative AI path, from large language model basics to responsible AI, with hands-on labs in the Cloud console. Courses in the path earn free badges.
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Harvard CS50 / CS50 AI (via edX) cs50.harvard.edu
A free, rigorous university-level computer-science certificate if you score 70% or higher.
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Hugging Face LLM & Agents courses huggingface.co
Free hands-on courses on LLMs, agents, and more from the Hugging Face ecosystem. The Agents course includes a genuinely free certificate.
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Introduction to Modern AI (Cisco Networking Academy) netacad.com
A free, six-hour beginner course from Cisco Networking Academy on using AI chatbots, writing prompts, and trying computer vision and machine translation, with a badge you can earn.
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Kaggle Learn kaggle.com
Free 3-5 hr micro-courses with certificates (Intro to Machine Learning is the classic start).
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MIT OpenCourseWare / 6.S191 ocw.mit.edu
Free university-level material and 6.S191 refreshed yearly with LLM/agentic AI content. No certificate.
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MIT Universal AI: Fundamentals of Programming and Machine Learning learn.mit.edu
The first course in MIT Open Learning's Universal AI program, covering Python, data analysis, and machine learning basics. Free to audit and self-paced, about three to four weeks at 7 to 10 hours a week. Certificates require the paid program.
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OCI AI Foundations Associate (Oracle) learn.oracle.com
Oracle's entry-level AI certification. Oracle offers the learning path and the certification exam for its Foundations certifications free of charge.
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OpenAI Academy academy.openai.com
Self-paced courses, livestreams, and workshops from OpenAI, from AI and ChatGPT foundations to agents and workflows. No certificate.
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Practical Deep Learning for Coders (fast.ai) course.fast.ai
A free deep learning course from fast.ai for people who can already code, ideally in Python. Nine lessons of about 90 minutes each. No certificate.
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Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT (Vanderbilt, Coursera) coursera.org
Vanderbilt University's beginner course on writing effective prompts, about 20 hours. Enroll free for the course materials; the certificate costs extra.
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Zapier Academy learn.zapier.com
Zapier's free courses on automation and AI workflows, including an AI Builder path. Courses end with a certificate of completion you can add to LinkedIn.
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Audit free, pay for certificate
Coursera coursera.org
Audit most courses free, financial aid available, and home of the Google Career Certificates.
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edX edx.org
University-backed courses from MIT, Harvard, and more. Most can be audited free, with paid certificates and full degree programs.
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Free platforms & academies
AWS Skill Builder skillbuilder.aws
AWS cloud training with 1,000-plus free resources, digital badges, and certification-aligned paths; deeper labs sit behind a subscription.
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Alison alison.com
Six thousand-plus free courses with certificates and diplomas; the courses are free with ads, and the certificates themselves are paid.
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Cisco Networking Academy netacad.com
Cisco's free, certification-aligned courses in networking, cybersecurity, AI and data science, self-paced or instructor-led.
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Class Central classcentral.com
A course search engine spanning 100 providers and 1,300-plus universities, with rankings and lists of free certificates.
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Google Cloud Skills Boost skills.google
Google's hands-on cloud and AI training with labs, skill badges, and free monthly credits through its community program.
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Google Skillshop skillshop.withgoogle.com
Google Analytics, Google Ads/AdWords, Search and the rest of the marketing platform.
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Great Learning Academy mygreatlearning.com
Short courses across technology and business and certificate terms vary by course.
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HP LIFE life-global.org
Business, digital, AI, marketing, finance, and professional-development courses with Certificates of Completion.
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HubSpot Academy academy.hubspot.com
Revenue Operations, Sales, Marketing, CRM, eCommerce and Service certifications.
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IBM SkillsBuild skillsbuild.org
IBM's fully free online courses and digital credentials in AI, cybersecurity, and data, available in 20-plus languages.
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Khan Academy khanacademy.org
The nonprofit learning platform: free courses from math and computing foundations through test prep, no certificates needed or sold.
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Microsoft Learn learn.microsoft.com
Free role-based learning paths for Azure, AI, and Microsoft tools, tied to industry-recognized Microsoft certifications.
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OpenLearn (The Open University) open.edu
Free short courses and selected courses include assessed digital badges, Statements of Participation, and CPD recognition.
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PMI KICKOFF pmi.org
A short introduction to project management with a shareable badge, useful before CAPM or PMP preparation.
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Salesforce Trailhead trailhead.salesforce.com
Salesforce's free gamified learning: badges and superbadges across CRM, admin, data, and AI, building toward paid certifications. Free Agentblazer AI trails cover AI basics, prompts, and Agentforce.
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Saylor University saylor.org
Tuition-free, self-paced online courses and certificates from the nonprofit formerly known as Saylor Academy, enrollable anytime.
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Semrush Academy semrush.com
SEO, content marketing, analytics, advertising, AI, and Semrush product certifications.
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Simplilearn SkillUp simplilearn.com
Short courses in AI, data, cloud, cybersecurity, business, and digital marketing with completion certificates.
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freeCodeCamp freecodecamp.org
Fully free, project-based certifications in web development, JavaScript, Python, databases, and a full-stack developer path.
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Adobe Learn adobe.com
Free tutorials and learning paths for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and the rest of the Adobe creative tools.
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Autodesk Learning autodesk.com
Free learning for AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion, and other Autodesk tools used across design, construction, and manufacturing.
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FEMA Independent Study training.fema.gov
Free online emergency-management courses with certificates from FEMA's Emergency Management Institute, useful for public-safety and resilience roles.
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LearnFree learnfree.org
Free lessons on workplace basics: computer skills, Microsoft Office, typing, money, and job-search fundamentals.
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CDC TRAIN train.org
Public-health training marketplace with many free courses and continuing-education credits, from the CDC and partner agencies.
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Free study / paid credential
Atlassian Learning atlassian.com
Jira, Confluence, service management, and agile learning paths, skill badges, and certification preparation.
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Databricks Academy databricks.com
Lakehouse, data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and generative-AI fundamentals plus Databricks certifications.
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GitHub Skills skills.github.com
Interactive, repository-based exercises in Git, GitHub, Actions, Codespaces, security, and collaboration.
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Linux Foundation Training training.linuxfoundation.org
Linux, Kubernetes, cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, open-source, and AI courses plus vendor-neutral certifications.
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Meta Blueprint facebook.com
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp advertising and marketing learning; Meta's professional certifications are a separate track.
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MongoDB University learn.mongodb.com
Free MongoDB courses and skill badges and separate professional developer and DBA certifications.
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NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute nvidia.com
Hands-on AI, accelerated computing, data science, robotics, and generative-AI courses and certificates on selected courses.
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Palo Alto Networks Beacon beacon.paloaltonetworks.com
Self-paced cybersecurity and Palo Alto Networks product learning aligned to certification paths.
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SAS Training sas.com
Free tutorials and selected e-learning for analytics, data science, and SAS Viya and preparation for SAS credentials.
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Snowflake University learn.snowflake.com
Snowflake platform training and an assessment badge and preparation for SnowPro certifications.
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Splunk Education splunk.com
Splunk fundamentals, role-based learning, and preparation for Splunk certifications.
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SAP Learning sap.com
Free self-paced learning for SAP systems and roles. Most professional certification exams are paid.
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ServiceNow University servicenow.com
Free on-demand training for the ServiceNow platform, a common requirement in IT service roles. Certification exams are a separate paid step.
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Oracle MyLearn mylearn.oracle.com
Free Oracle training across database, cloud, and applications, with some foundation and associate credentials offered at no cost.
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Fortinet Training Institute training.fortinet.com
Free self-paced cybersecurity training from a major network security vendor. Hands-on labs and certification exams can carry costs.
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Funded / free training you may qualify for
Apprenticeship.gov apprenticeship.gov
Find paid Registered Apprenticeships that combine work, mentoring, classroom learning, wage progression, and a portable credential.
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CareerOneStop WIOA Training Finder careeronestop.org
Search state-approved programs that may qualify for WIOA Individual Training Account funding and start with an American Job Center.
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Generation United States usa.generation.org
Free cohort-based job training, placement, and support in technology, customer service, green jobs, healthcare, and skilled trades.
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Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator goodwill.org
Digital skills through IT, data analytics, cybersecurity, and career readiness and many locations connect learners to partner credentials.
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Job Corps jobcorps.gov
Residential and nonresidential career training, education, and industry credentials for eligible young adults.
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NPower npower.org
Tuition-free technology, AI, IT support, and cybersecurity training with certifications and career support.
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Per Scholas perscholas.org
No-cost, intensive technology and AI training with career coaching and preparation for industry-recognized certifications.
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Public library LinkedIn Learning linkedin.com
Many library cards unlock all of LinkedIn Learning, and sometimes Coursera or Gale too; take a course, then add it to your profile.
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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) dol.gov
Part-time paid community-service assignments and work-based training for older unemployed workers.
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Paid but practical
Google Career Certificates / Grow with Google grow.google
IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX certificates on Coursera at $49 a month after a seven-day trial, with financial aid available.
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DataCamp datacamp.com
Interactive data and AI courses in Python, R, SQL, and BI tools, with career tracks and a limited free tier.
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DeepLearning.AI deeplearning.ai
Short courses and full specializations in machine learning and generative AI, for when you're ready to specialize.
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LinkedIn Learning linkedin.com
Broad catalog and certificates post straight to your LinkedIn profile.
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Pluralsight pluralsight.com
Technology skill paths, hands-on labs, assessments, and preparation for cloud, security, data, and IT certifications.
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Udacity udacity.com
Project-based Nanodegree and career programs in AI, data, programming, cloud, cybersecurity, and product.
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Udemy udemy.com
Practical but uneven quality; check ratings and how recently a course was updated (now merged with Coursera).
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Uxcel uxcel.com
Interactive courses and skill assessments to upskill in UX design, product management, and AI skills, with certificates.
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Professional / industry certifications
American Society for Quality (ASQ) asq.org
Six Sigma belts, quality engineering, auditing, reliability, and process-improvement certifications.
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Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM/APICS) ascm.org
Supply-chain credentials including CPIM for planning and inventory, CSCP for end-to-end supply chains, and CLTD for logistics.
Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) acmpglobal.org
The Certified Change Management Professional credential for practitioners who lead organizational change.
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CompTIA comptia.org
Vendor-neutral A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, Data+, CySA+, PenTest+, and other IT credentials.
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DAMA International dama.org
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) at Associate, Practitioner, and Master levels.
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FinOps Foundation finops.org
FinOps Certified Practitioner and advanced cloud-financial-management training/certifications.
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HRCI hrci.org
APHR, PHR, SPHR, GPHR, and other human-resources certifications from entry to senior level.
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ISACA isaca.org
CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE, IT risk/audit, digital-trust, and advanced AI credentials.
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ISC2 isc2.org
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), SSCP, CISSP, CCSP, and cybersecurity leadership/specialty credentials.
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International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) iapp.org
Privacy and AI-governance credentials: CIPP by region, CIPM for program leaders, CIPT for technologists, and AIGP for AI governance.
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International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) iiba.org
ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, Agile Analysis, product ownership, data analytics, and cybersecurity analysis credentials.
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PeopleCert / ITIL peoplecert.org
ITIL certifications in IT service management, from Foundation through Managing Professional and Strategic Leader levels.
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Project Management Institute (PMI) pmi.org
CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, PgMP, PfMP, and specialized project/program credentials.
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Prosci prosci.com
Change Management Certification using the Prosci Methodology and ADKAR model.
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SHRM shrm.org
SHRM-CP for operational HR professionals and SHRM-SCP for senior strategic leaders, both exam-based with recertification cycles.
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Scrum Alliance scrumalliance.org
Course-based Scrum Master, Product Owner, developer, coaching, and leadership certification paths.
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Scrum.org scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, Agile Leadership, and related assessments.
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Xero Certification xero.com
Free certification paths for the Xero accounting platform, a hiring signal for bookkeeping and small-business accounting roles.
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QuickBooks ProAdvisor Academy quickbooks.intuit.com
Free training and certification for QuickBooks, the bookkeeping credential many small firms look for.
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