Upskilling Tools

America’s leadership in emerging technologies depends on a workforce equipped with the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving economy. TechNet member companies are helping workers, students, and educators build those skills by creating accessible training programs, learning platforms, and AI education resources. These initiatives are expanding opportunity, supporting career growth, and helping prepare the next generation of American innovators.

Accenture

• Learning to Earning — Free, high-quality training through a wide range of courses designed to boost digital confidence, strengthen personal skills, and prepare for the job market 

Apple

• Apple Manufacturing Academy — Training for small and medium-sized businesses to implement smart manufacturing techniques
• Apple Device Support and Deployment Training — Learn everything you need to know to troubleshoot and support Apple devices through a self-paced course and opportunities for certification

Amazon

• Amazon Career Choice — Connects employees to tomorrow’s opportunities through prepaid education and skills training
• AWS AI and ML Scholars — Helps students globally learn foundational AI and machine learning skills to prepare for future careers in technology
• Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship Program — Paid training that includes free room and board, comprehensive skill-building, mentorship, job placement, and certification
• Amazon’s Upskilling Commitments — Upskilling hub that includes free and low-cost cloud computing and AI skills training for employees of all backgrounds and skill levels  
• Small Business Accelerator for Developers — Provides AWS credits and enhanced royalty payments for small developers

Ancestry

• Ancestry Classroom — A free platform which offers educators access to classroom resources, professional learning tools, and Ancestry historical record collections

Anthropic

• AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations — Learn to collaborate with AI systems effectively, efficiently, ethically, and safely through a free course and accompanying certification 
• Partnership with CodePath — Redesigning the largest provider of collegiate computer science education to give more than 20,000 students at community colleges, state schools, and HBCUs access to frontier AI tools as part of their education 
• National Academy for AI Instruction — An initiative providing access to free, structured AI training and curricula for 1.8 million members of the American Federation of Teachers

Block

• Cash App Score Pilot — A real-time measure of a Cash App customer’s financial health, empowering them to better understand their everyday financial activity

College Board

• AP Business with Personal Finance course — A course, in partnership with the Council for Economic Education, that brings high-quality personal finance and business education to high school students nationwide
• BigFuture — Tools and resources enabling students to craft a personalized educational path, prepare for college or the workforce, and explore career guidance
• AP Career Kickstart — Courses that build professional skills and are designed to accelerate high school students toward in-demand careers

Comcast

• Comcast RISE — Grant package for small businesses that includes a technology makeover, monetary support, business consulting, educational resources, and advertising
• Project UP — $1 billion initiative to increase digital opportunities through digital skills training and economic empowerment  
• Xfinity Internet Essentials — Free resources to help you unlock the potential of your home internet 

Dell

• Tech Career Circuit — A one-stop hub offering learning resources to prepare students in grades 6-12 for success in the IT industry 

DoorDash

• Small Business Jam — Partnered with OpenAI to empower small businesses with accessible AI tools and training 
• Accelerator for Local Businesses — Six-week program that strengthens small businesses through experienced mentorship, educational workshops, and DoorDash-sponsored promotional campaigns

eBay

• Seller Training Program — Five lessons designed to introduce new sellers to eBay’s platform and enhance marketing capabilities 

Etsy

• AI-powered tools for sellers — AI-powered tools designed to help sellers optimize their businesses. Key features include Title Suggestions and Writing Assistant

Google

• Accelerate your job search with AI tools — This course, developed by Google experts, will teach you how to use AI tools to identify transferable skills, craft a compelling professional pitch, and create a standout resume
• Google AI Professional Certificate — 20+ hands-on activities that help you master the skills to use AI as a partner in your daily work 
• Grow with Google — Google’s expansive skill-building hub is designed to optimize your career, benefiting independent business owners, job-seekers, and current employees alike
• Skillshop — Master the Google workplace tools you use at work, with certifications included
• Google Skills — Your home for building AI skills and more. Get hands-on with Google Skills Labs, dive into in-depth courses, and learn directly from the experts
• Helping American workers benefit from AI’s opportunities — Through partnerships, workforce development and education, investments, and resources, Google’s AI Works initiative empowers millions of American workers with job-ready training and credentials

HITRUST

• HITRUST Academy — Training to help security professionals stay up-to-date and learn how to use the HITRUST approach to manage technological risks, with opportunities to earn CPE credits and certifications 

Indeed

• Indeed Job Search Academy — A free career resource hub with workshops and webinars created to help you excel in your job search and career management 

Instacart

• Instacart’s AI Solutions — A new suite of enterprise offerings designed to help grocers of all sizes to compete in an AI-first world
• Instacart Ads Academy — Free, flexible, and immersive lessons that teach you how to run standout ad campaigns that reach consumers 
• Carrot Academy — A learning platform designed to help shoppers grow skills, unlock new opportunities, and achieve success 

Intuit

• Intuit Career Pathways — Software development apprenticeship designed to create alternative pathways into the tech sector
• Career Pipeline Program — Initiative committed to upskilling one million students in the accounting industry over the next five years 

Kleiner Perkins

• KP Fellows Program — This prestigious program places top students into AI startups within the KP portfolio, providing direct mentorship and “on-the-job” training with the world’s most advanced AI builders

Lyft

• Lyft and Merit America — Partnership built to help drivers learn in-demand skills on a part-time, flexible basis while earning industry-recognized credentials 

Mastercard

• Mastercard Academy — On-demand and instructor-led training from Mastercard experts

Meta

• Data Center Community Action Grants — Provides direct funding to public schools and registered nonprofits in locations where Meta has a data center
• Be Pro Be Proud — Transformative hands-on vocational training to students in Meta data center communities across the United States
• Meta Blueprint Courses — Businesses can grow their marketing skills for free online using Meta’s wide range of marketing courses 

Nasdaq

• Entrepreneurial Center — Free resources, expert guidance, top-tier talent, and mentorship that aims to improve knowledge and access to global entrepreneurship 

Nebius

• Nebius Academy — AI courses for individuals and organizations, including free courses and a global learning community platform 

Netflix

• Grow Creative Hub — For employees, partners and Creative fund recipients to grow audiovisual skills with exclusive courses, interviews, and resources taught by the best content makers
• Proof of Concept Accelerator — A program that aims to identify and elevate the next generation of filmmaking talent

NVIDIA

• Upskilling for Emerging AI Educators — A hub for resources, courses, skills, and certifications useful for those learning how to integrate AI into academic coursework 
• NVIDIA Academy — Free training, bootcamps, video tutorials and certifications across a wide range of topics 

OpenAI

• Udemy Partnership — Learning integration that seamlessly delivers Udemy’s personalized and interactive upskilling content directly to ChatGPT users
• OpenAI Academy — Knowledge hub with tutorials, resources, virtual and in-person events, and collaborative communities 

Persona

• Persona Academy — Master key digital identity concepts and the Persona platform through self-paced learning, including trainings and certifications
• Identity Glossary — An extensive list of common identity terms, complete with answers to frequently asked questions about each topic
• Persona Guides — Featured ebooks on issues like age assurance, fraud, compliance, identity, and privacy 

Pinterest

• Pinterest Academy — Learn skills badges, get certified, and gain essential knowledge to help you stand out in your professional network 
• Pinterest Content Academy — Learn how your brand can succeed on Pinterest with creator-led tutorials designed to guide your content creation journey at every stage
• Pinterest Educator’s Fund — Discover trusted resources and inspiration for educators and education creators

QTS

• QTS SkillBridge — A program supporting service members moving into civilian careers by providing hands-on experience with QTS’s core operations and expanding their business knowledge in a real-time environment 

Runway

• Runway’s AI Academy — Build the skills and knowledge to leverage artificial intelligence and make anything you want, from movies, to games, to advertising, and more 

Samsara

• Samsara Academy — Practical and personalized education by role and use case to ensure you get the most out of Samsara

SAP

• SAP Learning — Expansive learning hub with self-paced learning content, certification exams, and more 

Salesforce

• Salesforce Fundamentals — Free 45, 60, or 90-minute sessions designed to give you an inside look at Salesforce products, features, and career paths
• Agentblazer Status — Gain the in-demand skills to drive change in your organization and achieve your career goals 

Shopify

• Shopify Magic — A suite of free AI-powered features that make it easier to start, run and grow your own business
• Shopify Academy — Online courses to help empower new and experienced sellers alike, many of which are free 

Snapchat

• Lens Studio — Platform for developing Lenses and AR experiences, with AI tools that allow you to create without any coding background 
• Lens Web Builder — Allows advertisers and creators to make Lenses from templates, directly in Snap’s Ad Manager

Stripe

• Stripe Training — Learn to run your business on Stripe by taking courses, completing multiple certifications, and attending live trainings 

TechNexus

• Chicago Tech Academy — Chicago Tech Academy is a public high school targeting the underserved population of Chicago students 

Tesla

• Tesla Start — An intensive training program across the U.S. to prepare individuals for successful careers at Tesla. Participants develop technical expertise and earn certifications via in-class theory, hands-on labs, and self-paced learning
• Manufacturing Development Program — Designed to provide graduating high school seniors and early professionals with the financial resources, coursework, and experience needed to propel a successful manufacturing career at Tesla
• Recharge Returnship Program — Four-month paid work program to support mid-career professionals transitioning back into the workforce 

Uber

• Learning Hub — From how-to guides to webinars, find everything you need to get the most from Uber for Business

United Health Group

• Healthcare Professional Education and Training — A full range of interactive self-paced guides as well as featured courses, coding educational programs, and continuing medical education credit courses 

Verizon

• Digital Wellness Workshops — Provides older adults with resources tailored to their needs to help them stay connected, informed, and safe online
• Small Business Supplier Accelerator — Seminars, training, mentorship, and other resources to empower American small businesses
• Small Business Digital Ready — Free online program designed to equip small businesses with the essential tools for growth and success in the digital economy
• Verizon Skill Forward — A collaboration between edX and Verizon to provide career-enhancing online courses focused on high-demand skills and facilitate long-term career growth 
• Reskilling and Career Transition Fund — A fund that offers free digital training and other resources to help eligible Verizon alumni take their next career step 

Visa

• Visa University — Courses, certifications, and labs to move up in your career and stay ahead

Waymo

• Waymo Autonomous Vehicle First Responder Training — An original online safety training course for first responders, created by Waymo in partnership with the Governors Highway Safety Association  
• Instructional Guides for First Responders — Downloadable materials and protocols for emergency responders and law enforcement
• Waymo TechForce Scholarships — A partnership between Waymo and Techforce to support students pursuing careers in automotive technology, electrical and industrial tech, EV technology, robotics or mechatronics

Zoom

• Global Emerging Talent (GET) Program — An internship and new-grad placement program where participants work on real-world AI projects, such as sentiment analysis and test automation for Zoom products