Continuing Education Opportunities
Free and affordable learning from universities, government, and community programs
Free University Courses
Harvard OpenCourseWare
Free courses from Harvard University across many disciplines.
https://ocw.mit.edu
MIT OpenCourseWare
Over 2,500 free courses from MIT with lecture notes, exams, and videos.
https://ocw.mit.edu
Yale Open Courses
Recorded lectures from Yale University courses.
https://oyc.yale.edu
Coursera
University partnerships offering free courses (with paid certificates optional).
https://www.coursera.org
edX
Free courses from top universities and institutions worldwide.
https://www.edx.org
Khan Academy
Free educational videos and practice exercises across many subjects.
https://www.khanacademy.org
Community College & Local Learning
Community College Search
Find community colleges in your area for affordable continuing education.
https://www.aacc.nche.edu
American Association of Community Colleges
Directory and information about community colleges nationwide.
https://www.aacc.nche.edu
Tuition-Free College Finder
Find free or low-cost college programs and schools.
https://www.collegeaffordability.org
Government & Public Programs
USA Jobs Training & Development
Federal job training and career development programs.
https://www.usajobs.gov
Department of Labor - Training
State and federal training and education programs.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta
Adult Education Program Finder
Find adult education and literacy programs by state.
https://www.adultedresources.org
Veterans Benefits Education
Education and training programs for veterans.
https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
Skill & Professional Development
LinkedIn Learning
Professional development courses (many free through libraries).
https://www.linkedin.com/learning
Skillshare
Creative classes and skills training.
https://www.skillshare.com
Codecademy
Free coding and programming courses.
https://www.codecademy.com
Google Career Certificates
Free and paid certificates in in-demand careers.
https://grow.google/certificates
Did you know? Many public libraries offer free access to online learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning and Transparent Language. Check with your local library to see what's available to you at no cost!