You can use a variety of free tools and certifications to help you learn both soft and hard skills that employers want. Make sure to read job descriptions for positions you are interested in for the future to see which skills you need to develop now.
UT LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related and creative skills through expert-led course videos.
With more than 5,000 courses and personalized recommendations, you can discover, complete and track courses related to your field and interests. You can also choose to add these courses and related skills to your LinkedIn profile once you’ve completed them.
This service is free for all current UT students and staff!
UT Coursera Certificate Programs
Learn and hone career-ready skills by earning industry-leading certificates for high-demand career paths. UT Austin undergraduate, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars have FREE access to online learning for one or more of the following course and professional certificate programs.
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Career Academy
Skill up in 30+ high-demand job roles including data analyst, project manager, UX/UI designer, software engineer and more. Students can earn certificates designed by leading companies including Google, IBM, Meta, and Salesforce.Job role training includes: Marketing Analyst, Social Media Marketer, Sales Development, iOS Developer, Technology Consultant, Human Resources Specialist, Data Analyst, Project Manager, Cybersecurity Analyst, and Data Scientist.
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GenAI Academy
Dive into a curation of projects, courses, and certificates related to generative artificial intelligence, the technology transforming the future of work. Learn about topics relevant to AI including prompt engineering, cybersecurity, ethics, and more. -
Top Tech Tools and Sustainability
Explore the top technology tools used in the current job market along with topics related to technology fields such as AI, IoT, and data visualization. This collection also contains courses that can help you deepen your understanding of environmental issues and develop foundational skills for a career in sustainability.
- DataCamp (data science specific)
- IBM CognitiveClass (data science specific)
Health-Related Certifications
Get certified in relevant areas to build skills and add to your resume. Here are some suggestions:
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Vaccine Administration
- Lab Certifications: ASCP Board of Certification
Free Certifications
- ClassCentral: Online learning hub with a huge list of free online certifications and reviews. From coding to marketing to healthcare, you’re bound to find a new skill to learn!
- Salesforce Trailhead: Free learning platform launched by Salesforce. It provides learning materials mainly in Salesforce related skills. You can also find topics outside of Salesforce such as Blockchain, iOS App Development, or even Civic Engagement in the US and Contact Tracer Roles and Responsibilities.
- Microsoft Learn: Microsoft offers over 1960 free modules and 430 learning paths to learn about its products, such as Office 365, Visual Studio, Windows, SQL Server, and Azure.