IT Learning & Career Resources

Apple Professional Training – Apple's free online learning platform offering self-paced training in Apple device support, troubleshooting, deployment, security, and management, with professional certification preparation. Certification exams require a fee.

Claude Acadamy – Anthropic's free online learning platform offering self-paced courses in artificial intelligence, prompt engineering, AI literacy, Claude Code, and AI development, with interactive tutorials and digital completion badges.

AWS Educate – AWS's free learning platform offering beginner-friendly cloud and AI training, hands-on labs, and foundational technical skills.

AWS Skill Builder – AWS's online learning platform offering free and paid training in cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, networking, and IT infrastructure, with hands-on labs and certification preparation.

AWS Skill Center – AWS's free learning program offering live virtual and in-person classes in cloud computing and AI fundamentals, designed for beginners.

Calbright College – California's free, fully online community college offering self-paced certificate programs in IT support, cybersecurity, networking, data analysis, and project management, with preparation for industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA A+ and Security+.

Cisco Network Academy –  Cisco's free learning platform offering beginner-friendly training in networking, cybersecurity, AI, programming, and IT fundamentals, with hands-on activities, digital badges, and certification preparation. Instructor-led training and certification exams may require a fee.

Cisco U – Cisco's professional learning platform offering free and paid advanced training in networking, cybersecurity, automation, and Cisco technologies, with hands-on labs and professional certification preparation.

Elements of AI – A free online learning platform developed by the University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn, offering beginner-friendly courses in AI, machine learning, and neural networks, with interactive exercises and certificates. Some advanced certificates may require a fee.

Extron Institute – Extron's professional learning platform offering free and paid training in audiovisual (AV) technology, system design, networking, audio/video integration, and control systems, with self-paced courses, hands-on instruction, and industry certifications.

Google Skills – Includes free and paid training opportunities for beginners and experienced IT professionals.

IBM Training – Includes both free and paid courses for IT professionals.

IBM SkilsBuild – Offers free training ideal for building foundational technical knowledge and developing new skills.

Microsoft Learn – Microsoft's free learning platform offering training in Microsoft 365, Azure, cybersecurity, AI, and IT administration, with hands-on exercises and certification preparation.

NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) – NVIDIA's online learning platform offering free and paid training in AI, generative AI, deep learning, and data science, with hands-on labs and certificates for select courses.

Palo Alto Networks Learning Center – Palo Alto Networks' free online learning platform offering self-paced training in cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, and security operations, with certification preparation for IT professionals.

Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy – A free learning program offering beginner-friendly courses in cybersecurity, networking, AI security, and cloud security, with educational resources for students and educators. 

Red Hat Learning Hub – Red Hat's online learning platform offering free educational resources, guided learning paths, and hands-on labs in Linux, cloud computing, automation, AI, and OpenShift, with options for professional certification training.

Verizon AI Skills – A free online learning platform offering over 200 courses in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, software development, and AI ethics.