ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS FOR NON-DEGREE CAREERS
4Geeks Academy
Full-stack dev with lifetime support.
JavaScript, React, Python.
Certificates.
Part-time.
Career Support: Job guarantee.
Actualize
Online software engineering bootcamp with AI focus.
Full-stack web dev, AI engineering, Python, React.
Certificates.
Part-time online.
Career Support: Job placement, resume help.
Alison
Free courses with ads, focused on vocational skills.
Business, IT, health, languages.
Diplomas and certificates.
Self-paced.
Career Support: Basic job tips.
App Academy
Pay-after-job coding bootcamp.
Full-stack dev.
Certificates.
Full-time online.
Career Support: Job placement.
Ashworth College
Affordable online programs for career diplomas and degrees.
Healthcare, business, veterinary.
Career diplomas.
Self-paced online.
Career Support: Limited; goal achievement support.
https://www.ashworthcollege.edu
Avocademy
UX/UI design bootcamp for beginners.
UX/UI design.
Certificates.
Self-paced with mentoring.
Career Support: Job board, portfolio help.
AWS Training
Cloud computing skills from Amazon.
Cloud architecture, devops.
AWS certs (exam fees separate).
Self-paced.
Career Support: Career paths.
https://aws.amazon.com/training
BloomTech
Full-stack web dev with apprenticeship.
Web dev, React, Node.js.
Certificates.
Part/full-time.
Career Support: Job guarantee + refund.
BrainStation
Digital skills bootcamps in data, design, dev.
Data science, UX, web dev, AI.
Certificates.
Full/part-time online.
Career Support: Hiring network, outcomes team.
Brilliant
Interactive problem-solving for STEM skills.
Math, science, computer science, logic.
Progress badges.
Self-paced quizzes.
Career Support: Limited Career Support
CareerFoundry
Mentored programs in UX, web dev, data.
UX/UI, web dev, data analytics.
Certificates.
Self-paced online.
Career Support: Job guarantee, mentoring.
Careerist
Job training bootcamps in QA testing and sales engineering.
QA, sales, tech support.
Certificates.
Part-time, online.
Career Support: Job placement assistance.
Cisco Networking Academy
Networking and cybersecurity courses.
Networking, IoT, security.
Cisco certs (exam fees extra).
Self-paced.
Career Support: Career resources.
Codecademy
Interactive coding lessons for beginners to advanced.
Programming languages, web dev, data science.
Skill paths certs.
Self-paced, hands-on.
Career Support: Career paths with portfolios.
Coding Dojo
Full/part-time bootcamps in dev stacks.
Full-stack dev, cybersecurity, data.
Certificates.
Full/part-time online.
Career Support: Job placement, alumni network.
Coding Temple
Software engineering with residency.
Python, JavaScript, React.
Certificates.
Part-time.
Career Support: Job guarantee.
Coursera
University-partnered courses with hands-on projects for job skills.
Data science, business, IT, health, engineering.
Professional certificates (e.g., Google IT Support), shareable on LinkedIn.
Mostly self-paced, some with deadlines; mobile access.
Career Support: Job-ready specializations, career resources.
Courses For Success
Online study programs with lifetime access for vocational skills.
Business, skincare, fashion design.
Certificates on completion.
Self-paced with lifetime access.
Career Support: Limited; business training.
https://www.coursesforsuccess.com
DataCamp
Data science and AI courses with projects.
Data analysis, Python, R, SQL.
Statements of accomplishment.
Self-paced.
Career Support: Job tracks.
edX
Open-source platform with courses from top universities like Harvard and MIT.
STEM, business, humanities, computer science.
Verified certificates, some transferable credits.
Self-paced, discussion forums.
Career Support: Career tracks with resume help.
Flatiron School
Coding and data bootcamps with money-back guarantee.
Software eng, cybersecurity.
Certificates.
Flexible pacing.
Career Support: Job guarantee.
Founders and Coders
Free, peer-led coding program.
Full-stack dev.
Certificates.
Full-time.
Career Support: Hiring network.
https://www.foundersandcoders.com
freeCodeCamp
Open-source coding curriculum with projects for portfolios.
Web dev, data viz, machine learning.
Full-stack developer certs.
Self-paced, community forums.
Career Support: Nonprofit job board.
FutureLearn
Courses from universities and organizations for professional growth.
Business, health, tech, creative.
Digital certificates.
Self-paced with social learning.
Career Support: Career advice in some programs.
General Assembly
Immersive bootcamps in tech and design.
Coding, UX, data, marketing.
Certificates.
Full/part-time.
Career Support: Outcomes team, hiring network.
Google Career Certificates
Entry-level certs via Coursera for IT, data, etc.
IT support, data analytics, UX, project mgmt.
Google certificates.
Self-paced (3–6 months).
Career Support: Job board, resume help.
https://www.coursera.org/google-career-certificates
Hack Reactor
Coding bootcamps for software engineering.
JavaScript, full-stack dev.
Certificates.
Full-time online.
Career Support: Job placement, coaching.
HubSpot Academy
Free marketing and sales training from HubSpot.
Digital marketing, sales, CRM, content.
HubSpot certifications.
Self-paced.
Career Support: Job resources for marketing roles.
IAP College
Affordable online certificate courses for dream careers.
Event planning, fashion design, business.
Downloadable certificates.
Self-paced (4-12 weeks), mobile app.
Career Support: Faculty advice, professional associations.
ICI Education
Online distance learning for vocational skills.
Counselling, hairdressing, nursing.
Certificates, diplomas.
Self-paced, anytime access.
Career Support: Resume help, job search, business startup.
iversity.org
European-focused academic and professional courses.
Business, tech, languages.
Certificates.
Self-paced.
Career Support: Career tips.
Khan Academy
Non-profit with free academic and skill-building resources.
Math, science, computing, economics, test prep.
Mastery badges.
Self-paced, adaptive learning.
Career Support: Limited; focuses on foundational skills.
LinkedIn Learning
Integrated with LinkedIn for professional skill-building videos.
Business, tech, creative skills, leadership.
Certificates added to LinkedIn profile.
Self-paced, short videos (1–2 hours).
Career Support: Learning paths tied to job searches.
https://www.linkedin.com/learning
MasterClass
Celebrity-taught masterclasses for inspiration and skills.
Writing, business, arts, cooking, leadership.
No certs; completion badges.
Self-paced videos.
Career Support: Limited; portfolio inspiration.
Microsoft Learn
Free modules for Azure, Office, dev tools.
Cloud, AI, data, productivity.
Microsoft badges.
Self-paced.
Career Support: Job-aligned paths.
MIT OpenCourseWare
Free access to MIT course materials.
Engineering, CS, business, humanities.
No certs.
Self-paced lectures/notes.
New Skills Academy
Online courses for vocational qualifications.
Dog grooming, banking, interview skills.
CPD-approved certificates.
Self-paced, mobile/PC.
Career Support: Career matching, CV course.
Nucamp
Affordable weekend coding bootcamps.
Front-end, back-end, DevOps.
Certificates.
Part-time weekends.
Career Support: Job hunting resources.
NYC Data Science Academy
Data science and AI bootcamps.
Data science, machine learning, Python/R.
Certificates.
Full/part-time online.
Career Support: Job placement, projects.
NYIAD
Online design courses for industry skills.
Interior design, color theory, business.
Industry certifications.
Self-paced, mobile implied.
Career Support: Mentorship, business prep.
OpenLearning
Social learning platform with collaborative courses.
Business, tech, creative.
Certificates.
Self-paced, group activities.
Career Support: Limited.
Penn Foster
Accredited online career training and diplomas.
Trades, healthcare, high school.
Career diplomas.
Self-paced, mobile.
Career Support: Study tips, career advice.
Per Scholas
Free tech training for underrepresented groups.
IT support, cybersecurity, software eng.
Industry certs (e.g., CompTIA).
Full-time online/hybrid.
Career Support: Job placement, stipends.
Pluralsight
Tech and creative skills with assessments and paths.
Software dev, IT ops, data, security.
Skill IQ badges.
Self-paced, skill assessments.
Career Support: Role-based learning paths.
QC Design School
Online design training for certifications.
Interior design, staging, landscape.
Professional certifications.
Self-paced online.
Career Support: Business training, webinars.
https://www.qcdesignschool.com
QC Event Planning
Online event planning courses for careers.
Event/wedding planning, floral design.
ILEA-approved certifications.
Self-paced online.
Career Support: Business training, community.
https://www.qceventplanning.com
Resilient Coders
Free bootcamp for underrepresented groups.
Web dev.
Certificates.
Full-time.
Career Support: Job placement.
https://www.resilientcoders.org
Salesforce Trailhead
Free gamified learning for CRM skills.
Sales, marketing, dev on Salesforce.
Badges and superbadges.
Self-paced trails.
Career Support: Job marketplace.
https://trailhead.salesforce.com
Simplilearn
Bootcamps and courses in tech/business.
Data science, AI, cyber security, project mgmt.
Certificates (IBM/Google partners).
Self-paced or live online.
Career Support: Job assistance, resume help.
SkillCrush
Women-focused tech bootcamps.
Web design, coding.
Certificates.
Self-paced.
Career Support: Job board.
Skillshare
Community-driven platform for creative and entrepreneurial skills.
Design, photography, writing, marketing, business.
No formal certs; project-based badges.
Self-paced, project-focused.
Community feedback for portfolios.
Springboard
Mentored bootcamps with job guarantees for tech careers.
UX/UI, data analytics, coding.
Career certificates.
Self-paced with mentorship.
Career Support: Job guarantee (refund if no job in 6 months).
Stratford Career Institute
Distance learning for career training.
Various vocational skills.
Certificates on completion.
Self-paced online.
Career Support: Limited; skill application.
The Odin Project
Free open-source full-stack curriculum.
Web dev, Ruby, JavaScript, React.
No formal certs; portfolio-based.
Self-paced.
Career Support: Community job advice.
https://www.theodinproject.com
Thinkful
Mentored flexible bootcamps.
Data science, UX, engineering.
Certificates.
Self-paced.
Career Support: Job guarantee.
Treehouse
Tech tracks with projects for web and app dev.
Coding, design, business.
Badges for tracks.
Self-paced.
Career Support: Job resources.
U.S. Career Institute
Affordable online certificates and diplomas.
Healthcare, business, trades.
Certificates, diplomas.
Self-paced, mobile.
Career Support: Career coaching.
https://www.uscareerinstitute.edu
Udacity
Job-focused nanodegrees in tech fields with real-world projects.
AI, data science, programming, cloud computing.
Nanodegree certificates (industry-recognized).
Self-paced with mentor support.
Career Support: Resume reviews, interview prep.
Udemy
Massive marketplace with user-generated courses on diverse topics, ideal for affordable skill acquisition.
IT, programming, business, marketing, design, personal development.
Certificates of completion (not accredited).
Self-paced, lifetime access, mobile app.
Career Support: Limited; some courses include projects for portfolios.