AWS Academy | Provides cloud credits, course content, and instructor training. | Cloud Computing, DevOps, Data Analytics, Machine Learning | Free for educational institutions, but contract required between AWS and Institution | Link |
Cisco Networking Academy | Offers structured curriculum, labs, and certifications like CCNA. | Networking, Cybersecurity, IoT, Programming, Linux | Some free content for accredited institutions, must register with Cisco and a nominal annual fee. Some instructor training required. | Link |
Coursera for Campus (Basic Plan) | Access to select university-led courses and industry certifications. | Computer Science, Cybersecurity, AI, Business Tech, Programming | Free for up to 20 students per institution | Link |
edX for Educators | Offers MicroBachelors and professional certificates. | Data Science, Programming, AI, Cloud, Computer Architecture | Some free; full programs are paid | Link |
Fortinet Academy | Network Security Academy (NSE certifications 1–7), curriculum and labs | Cybersecurity, Networking | Free for academic partners | Link |
GitHub Education | GitHub Classroom helps manage assignments; includes access to other tools like Replit, DigitalOcean, and more via the GitHub Student Developer Pack. | Software Development, Version Control, DevOps, Web Development | Free for educators and students | Link |
Google Cloud Skills Boost (formerly Qwiklabs) | Hands-on labs using real GCP environments. | Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Big Data, Machine Learning, Network Security, AI, Data Engineering | Free with credits, but need to confirm eligiblity | Link |
IBM SkillsBuild | Includes digital credentials and hands-on projects. | Cybersecurity, Data Science, AI, Cloud, IT Support | Free–Participaing Institutions (register and validate wtih email) | Link |
Microsoft Azure for Education | Microsoft developer tools and software | Mostly Programming but Some admin courses and all get a free copy of Windows 11 for Education. Also includes training. Can include a license for Visual Studio with Lab Keys | Need a Volume License and possibly negotiated cost. | Link |
Microsoft Learn for Educators | Integrates with LinkedIn Learning; provides certifications and student resources. | Azure, Security, Office 365, Programming, AI, Data Science, End Point Device Management | Free | Link |
MongoDB University | Offers self-paced courses and certifications on MongoDB, ideal for teaching document-based databases. | Database Management, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Backend Development | Free | Link |
Oracle Academy | Curriculum and tools for secondary and postsecondary education. | Java Programming, SQL, Database Design, Cloud Computing | Free | Link |
Red Hat | Open source software solutions, best known for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and helps organizations innovate through hybrid cloud, automation, and container technologies. | Linux, Ansible, Containers, OpenShift | Free for education partners | Link |
Replit for Education | Browser-based coding environment with collaboration tools. | Programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), Web Dev, AI | Free | Link |
TryHackMe | Gamified and interactive; many beginner-friendly paths. | Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking | Paid tiers | Link |
Unity Learn | Includes Unity Educator Hub and curriculum resources. | Game Development, AR/VR, C# Programming, Simulation | Free for educators and students | Link |