Did you know that big tech companies — such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon — offer thousands of free online courses? Many of them even include free certificates and badges.

These tech giants offer courses mainly to teach people about their products and associated technologies. Since these companies are so expansive, we end up with courses for both beginners and power users, covering many subjects: programming, data science, cloud technology, business… you name it.

The challenge is finding all these courses, since they tend to live on separate platforms. So Class Central did the legwork for you: we compiled them all in this article, testing the platforms as needed, and collecting a few certificates along the way, which you can find below.

We’ll continue to update this article in the future. If you know another relevant platform that isn’t included here yet, please let us know in the comments, and we’ll add it to the article.

Please note, Class Central is not involved in running the courses or issuing certificates. This is a dynamic field and you may discover that a course you choose is no longer available or free, or doesn’t have a free certificate any more. We recommend you always check before starting a course.

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More Free Courses & Certificates

If you don’t find what you need in the courses below, check out our other major course collections, and especially, our free certificate compilations. They have grown a lot. There’s likely something for everyone.

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Free Google Courses

Known primarily for their search engine, their apps — including Gmail and Maps — and for the Android and Google Cloud ecosystems, Google offers over 2200 online courses available on a range of platforms. These cover their products (Ads, Analytics, GCP) but also broader subjects, such as data science, cybersecurity, and digital marketing.

Google offers most of its courses on Coursera, where they’re almost all free-to-audit. If you don’t know how to audit courses on Coursera, we’ve written a guide: How to Sign up for Coursera Courses for Free.

Most notably, Google also offers over 300 courses on a series of bespoke platforms, where some have the advantage of including free certificates or badges. These platforms are:

• Skillshop, which now includes Digital Garage and Analytics Academy
• Cloud Skill Boost, formerly Qwiklabs
• Play Academy
• Developer Platform

Here’s a selection of offerings:

• Introduction to Generative AI from Google ★★★★★(24)
• Introduction to Responsible AI from Google ★★★★☆(11)
• Gmail from Google ★★★★★(2)
• Google Sheets – Advanced Topics from Google ★★★★★(2)
• Introduction to Image Generation from Google ★★★★★(1)
• Google Calendar from Google ★★★★★(1)
• Google Sheets from Google ★★★★★(1)
• Planetary Scale Earth Observation with Google Earth Engine from Google ★★★★★(1)
• Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from Google ★★★★☆(26)
• Google Ads Apps Certification from Google via Skillshop
• Google Ads – Measurement Certification from Google via Skillshop
• AI-Powered Shopping ads Certification from Google via Skillshop
• Google Ads Creative Certification from Google via Skillshop
• Google Ads Display Certification from Google via Skillshop
• Google Ads Search Certification from Google via Skillshop
• Build your first web app with Firebase from Google for Developers
• Get started with Google Maps Platform from Google for Developers
• Build apps with Flutter from Google for Developers
• Introduction to SQL from Google for Developers
• Get data from the internet from Google for Developers
• Adapt for different screen sizes from Google for Developers

You can find more Google free certificates and badges in our dedicated article: 300+ Free Google Certifications.

Free Microsoft Courses, Certificates, and Badges

Microsoft is another big tech generalist, known for Windows, the Office software suite, its Azure cloud computing platform, and in the gaming industry with Xbox, among others. To support and expand the skills related to these and other technologies, Microsoft offers over 2400 online courses.

Microsoft’s courses are primarily available through Microsoft Learn, an interactive, hands-on platform that offers free access to learning paths and modules. Besides, they provide additional courses via Coursera and edX, most free-to-audit. Finally, they offer courses on LinkedIn Learning, which they acquired.

Learning paths on Microsoft Learn include free badges. By contrast, their certifications typically require payment. In 2023, Microsoft launched a new type of credential, Applied Skills, and these are free for a limited time. Upon completion of an Applied Skill assessment, you’ll receive a free certificate.

Here’s a selection of offerings from Microsoft:

• Create and use analytics reports with Power BI from Microsoft ★★★★★(8)
• AZ-104: Configure and manage virtual networks for Azure administrators from Microsoft ★★★★★(5)
• Write your first code using C# (Get started with C#, Part 1) from Microsoft ★★★★★(4)
• Get started with Microsoft data analytics from Microsoft ★★☆☆☆(4)
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe cloud concepts from Microsoft ★★★★★(4)
• Get started with Power BI from Microsoft ★★★★★(3)
• PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals from Microsoft ★★★★★(3)
• Consume data with Power BI from Microsoft ★★★★☆(2)
• Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: AI Overview from Microsoft ★★★★★(2)
• Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore data analytics in Azure from Microsoft ★★★★★(2)
• Automate administrative tasks by using PowerShell from Microsoft ★★★☆☆(2)
• Create data-driven websites by using the Python framework Django from Microsoft ★★★★★(2)
• Azure SQL fundamentals from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• Web Development for Beginners from Microsoft ★★★★☆(1)
• Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Explore visual tools for machine learning from Microsoft ★★★★☆(1)
• Explore the fundamentals of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Teams from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• Create serverless applications from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• Getting Started with Microsoft PowerShell ★★★★★(1)
• Configure and manage procurement and vendors in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• Implement a Windows Server hybrid cloud infrastructure from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• Work with accounts payable in Dynamics 365 Finance from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• AZ-204: Develop solutions that use Azure Cosmos DB from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• MS-101 Manage compliance in Microsoft 365 from Microsoft ★★★★☆(1)
• Develop natural language processing solutions with Azure AI Services from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• Minecraft Education: Teacher Academy from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• Migrate data and go live with finance and operations apps from Microsoft ★★★★★(1)
• Get started with manufacturing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central from Microsoft ★★★★☆(1)

Free Amazon (AWS) Courses & Certificates

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the cloud computing arm of the global e-commerce leader, Amazon. To educate users in their cloud technology, AWS offers a substantial number of online courses.

Among the over 9600 Amazon courses, more than 720 are courses, learning paths, and game-based courses with free certificates or badges specifically from AWS. These programs are designed to help learners grasp the fundamentals of AWS services and advance towards more complex applications.

AWS’ free courses can be accessed via:

• AWS Skill Builder with 9,500+ courses
• AWS Educate

Besides providing extensive resources on cloud computing, the platforms cover broader subjects, such as cybersecurity, data science, generative AI, and algorithms.

Here’s are some popular offerings:

• DevOps Engineer Learning Plan from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(4)
• Foundations of Prompt Engineering from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(2)
• Cloud Security Essentials for Executives from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(2)
• Data Analytics Learning Plan from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Machine Learning Terminology and Process from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Generative AI for Executives from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Introduction to Generative AI – Art of the Possible from Amazon Web Services ★★★★☆(1)
• Improve Code Quality with Amazon CodeGuru Reviewer from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Getting Started with DevOps on AWS from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Designing Blockchain Solutions using Amazon Managed Blockchain from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• AWS Security Incident Response Overview from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• AWS Elemental Link – Getting Started from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Getting Started with DevOps on AWS (Portuguese) from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Cloud Audit Academy – Cloud Agnostic from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Sustainability Transformation with AWS from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Getting Started with Amazon Detective from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Unleashing Innovation: The Generative AI Revolution from Amazon Web Services ★★★★☆(1)
• Amazon Aurora MySQL and Amazon RDS MySQL from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Planejamento de projeto de IA generativa (Português) |Planning a Generative AI Project (Portuguese) from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Introdução à IA generativa – A arte do possível (Português) | Introduction to Generative AI – Art of the Possible (Portuguese) from Amazon Web Services ★★★★★(1)
• Designing and Deploying SAP Workloads on AWS from Amazon Web Services
• Getting Started with Amazon OpenSearch Service from Amazon Web Services
• Getting Started with AWS Mainframe Modernization Refactor with AWS Blu Age from Amazon Web Services
• Mainframe Modernization Patterns and Best Practices from Amazon Web Services
• Approach to Mainframe Migration and Modernization from Amazon Web Services
• AWS Billing and Cost Management from Amazon Web Services
• Advanced CloudFormation: Macros from Amazon Web Services
• Amazon QuickSight Advanced Business Intelligence Authoring (Part 2) from Amazon Web Services
• Exam Prep Standard Course: AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate (DEA-C01) from Amazon Web Services
• Generative AI in Action: Real-World Use Cases from Amazon Web Services
• Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from Amazon Web Services
• Getting Started with AWS IoT from Amazon Web Services

Free IBM Courses, Certificates, and Badges

IBM, a pioneer in the technology industry — known for its contributions to computer hardware, software, and cloud computing — also offers educational opportunities online. On platforms like edX and Coursera, IBM directly offers over 500 courses that are free-to-audit for most users.

IBM Cognitive Class offers over 100 courses and 10 learning paths in data science, AI, big data, cloud computing and blockchain. A few courses offer a completion badge or certificate. Check on the Cognitive Class.AI course page for details.

The platform also provides a virtual lab environment allowing users to practice what they’ve learned in the courses.

Here are some popular offerings:

• SQL and Relational Databases 101 from IBM ★★★★★(4)
• Data Visualization with R from IBM ★★★★☆(2)
• Machine Learning with Python from IBM ★★★★★(1)
• Docker Essentials: A Developer Introduction from IBM ★★★★☆(1)
• Deep Learning with TensorFlow from IBM
• Python for Data Science from IBM
• Machine Learning – Dimensionality Reduction from IBM
• Introduction to Open Source from IBM
• Build Your Own Chatbot from IBM
• Accelerating Deep Learning with GPUs from IBM
• Introduction to Quantum Computing from IBM
• Mathematical Optimization for Business Problems from IBM
• Data Science Methodology from IBM
• Data Science 101 from IBM
• Big Data 101 from IBM
• Using R with Databases from IBM
• Predictive Modeling Fundamentals I
• R for Data Science from IBM
• Text Analytics 101
• Introduction to Cloud from IBM

Free LinkedIn Learning Courses & Certificates

LinkedIn Learning, an extension of the professional networking site LinkedIn owned by Microsoft, offers over 11,800 online courses designed to enhance skills across various domains. Among these, over 70 courses are not only free but also include the benefit of earning a certificate upon completion.

The platform covers a wide range of topics, from business and technology to creative fields. The courses are designed to be practical and applicable, helping professionals stay current with industry trends and develop skills relevant to their career growth.

LinkedIn Learning’s courses are typically created and taught by industry experts and available in several languages, making them accessible to a global audience.

Class Central’s @suparn searched LinkedIn Learning’s catalog and identified those that can be accessed without setting up a subscription. Many offer a free certificate.

He found 137 courses and 6 learning paths offering free certificates, and 109 individual courses with free certificates, for a total of about 110 hours of free online learning.

Below, you can find a selection. Visit our dedicated article for the full free certificate list: 110+ Hours of Free LinkedIn Learning Certifications.

• Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn (4-5 hours/6 items)
• Build Your Generative AI Productivity Skills with Microsoft and LinkedIn (4 hours/5 items)
• AI for Organizational Leaders by Microsoft and LinkedIn (4-5 hours/6 items)
• Microsoft Copilot for Productivity by Microsoft and LinkedIn (4-5 hours/8 items)
• Finding a Job during Challenging Economic Times (9-10 hours/10 items)
• Professional Soft Skills Learning Pathway (9 hours/12 items)
• Communication Foundations
• Microsoft Foundational Career Certificate in Data Analytics
• Project Management Foundations
• What Is Business Analysis?
• Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
• Entrepreneurship Foundations
• Administrative Professional Foundations
• Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making

A LinkedIn Learning certificate is available once you complete videos, quizzes, or exams. To earn a certificate for a learning path, you need to complete all individual courses in the path.

Free Meta Courses, Certificates, and Badges

Meta, widely recognized for its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, has extended its influence into the realm of online education. On Coursera, Meta offers approximately 100 courses, covering a range of topics pertinent to web development, mobile development, and virtual reality. These courses are free-to-audit for most users.

In addition, Meta has developed the Meta Blueprint platform, offering free mini-courses to prepare for Meta’s certifications. These courses help individuals leverage Meta’s platforms for marketing, advertising, and engagement. You can also find plenty of free offerings via YouTube.

Here’s a selection of popular offerings from Meta:

• Get started with Ads Manager from Meta via Blueprint
• Build an online business presence with Instagram from Meta via Blueprint
• Promote Your Business From Your Facebook Page from Meta via Blueprint
• Optimize your campaign with Meta Advantage from Meta via Blueprint
• Community for Business from Meta via Blueprint
• Designing Engaging Social Apps – Best Practices and Common Mistakes from Meta via YouTube
• How Facebook Built Facebook for Android – Scaling Java Codebase and Custom Tools from Meta via YouTube
• Getting New Users and Keeping Them Engaged from Meta via YouTube

Free Salesforce Courses & Badges

Salesforce, mainly known for its customer relationship management (CRM) software and cloud-based solutions, offers many online learning resources about their products and related skills, such as software development, and AI. These courses are mainly hosted on Salesforce’s Trailhead platform.

Trailhead stands out as a complete platform that embraces gamification and helps you prepare for Salesforce’s certifications. The platform hosts 1500+ free modules split into free learning paths or “trails”. These are geared toward different levels and roles within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Here is a selection of offerings from Salesforce Trailhead:

• Develop Emotional Intelligence from Salesforce ★★★★★(2)
• Develop for Salesforce B2C Commerce from Salesforce ★★★★★(1)
• Code with AMPscript from Salesforce ★★★★★(1)
• AWS Cloud for Technical Professionals from Salesforce
• Understand Your Web Users with Google Analytics from Salesforce
• Get Started as a Salesforce Business Analyst from Salesforce
• Manage Grantmaking with Nonprofit Cloud from Salesforce
• Learn Privacy and Data Protection Law from Salesforce
• Get Started with Penetration Testing from Salesforce
• Developer Beginner from Salesforce
• Reach Your Audience with Rad Content from Salesforce
• Achieve Your Goals with Salesforce Customer Success from Salesforce
• Learn Project Management Essentials from Walden University from Salesforce
• Get Started with Cyber Defense Forensics from Salesforce
• Accelerate Tableau CRM with Apps from Salesforce
• Build Your Career in the Salesforce Ecosystem from Salesforce
• Get Started with Cybersecurity Compliance Analysis from Salesforce
• Administer Salesforce B2B Commerce on Lightning Experience from Salesforce
• Developer Advanced from Salesforce
• Build Soft Skills to Succeed as a Salesforce Partner from Salesforce

Free Twitter / X Courses, Certificates, and Badges

X, aka Twitter, extends its operations beyond social media by offering educational content through the X Ads Academy platform, previously known as Twitter Flight School. This platform is dedicated to teaching advertising on X, whether you’re a professional digital marketeer or someone looking to build a following.

X Ads Academy hosts approximately 200 free mini-courses focusing on various aspects of digital advertising on X. Of particular note, about a dozen of these mini-courses include the option to earn a free certificate or badge upon completion.

These Twitter / X Ads Academy mini-courses lead to a free badge:

• Ads Manager Fundamentals
• Conversion Tracking
• Mobile App Campaigns
• Website Traffic & Sales Campaigns

And here are more X Ads Academy videos and courses:

• Advertising on Twitter
• Breaking the 4th Wall
• Connecting Your Products & Your Customers
• Control Your Twitter Experience
• Create a Connect Campaign
• Create a Content Strategy
• Create a Launch Campaign
• Create a Mobile App Promotion Campaign
• Create a Website Click Campaign
• Create Your Content
• Creating Attention
• Creating Engagement
• Creating Videos for Twitter
• Creative Best Practices for Twitter
• Creative Best Practices for Videos
• Getting Started With Amplify
• Introduction to Twitter Ads Manager
• Keeping it Simple: The Four C’s of Content Strategy
• Launching a Twitter Video Ad Campaign

Free GitLab Courses & Transcript

GitLab, much like GitHub, offers developers a place to centralize and manage their code. To help developers use their platform, the GitLab team offers a range of free online courses through their LevelUp learning platform.

GitLab University hosts around 90 free online courses. These include “micro-courses” as well as a comprehensive learning path. The micro-courses are good for those seeking quick, focused insights into specific features of GitLab. They don’t include badges or certificates, but since the platform allows users to download a transcript of the courses they’ve completed, you may still demonstrate your learning. Certification exams are not free.

On the other hand, the comprehensive learning path offered on LevelUp does include a free certificate. It encompasses a broad overview of GitLab’s capabilities and best practices, in particular regarding CI.

Here are some courses offered by GitLab University:

• Adding Pipeline Complexity
• Anatomy of a Pipeline
• Getting Started with CI/CD
• GitLab Agile Project Management
• GitLab Flow
• GitLab Jira Integration
• GitLab Package and Release Functions
• GitLab Runners
• GitLab Security Essentials
• GitLab Technical Writing Fundamentals
• GitLab with Git Essentials
• Introduction to CI/CD
• Introduction to Git
• Introduction to Registries
• Introduction to Security Scanning
• Migrating from CircleCI to GitLab
• Migrating from GitLab to GitLab
• Remediate Vulnerabilities with GitLab AI
• Reusable Pipelines
• Team Planning with GitLab
• TeamOps Foundations
• What is GitLab?

Free MongoDB Courses & Transcript

MongoDB, known for its popular NoSQL database, offers free online courses on the MongoDB University. As you can imagine, this platform is dedicated to educating learners on all aspects of MongoDB.

MongoDB University hosts around 120 offerings, which range in duration from simple units to comprehensive learning paths. The platform is a good resource for developers, database administrators, and anyone interested in mastering MongoDB.

While MongoDB University does not offer free certificates or badges, the platform allows learners to download a transcript of their completed courses, for those who want to showcase their MongoDB proficiency.

Here are the free courses offered on MongoDB University:

• Basic Cluster Administration ★★☆☆☆(5)
• MongoDB for .NET Developers ★★★★☆(3)
• MongoDB Basics ★★★★★(2)
• MongoDB for Python Developers ★★★★★(2)
• MongoDB for Javascript Developers ★★★★★(1)
• Diagnostic Thinking
• Authentication & Authorization
• Introduction to MongoDB Charts
• MongoDB Performance
• Data Modeling
• The MongoDB Aggregation Framework
• MongoDB for SQL Pros
• Diagnostics and Debugging
• Atlas Security
• Crafting Conference Abstracts