Supporting federal workers in transition
Free courses and career resources to help you prepare for your next job
We're providing U.S. federal employees and federal government contractors affected by recent workforce changes with access to free courses and career resources to navigate this change and unlock new job opportunities.
Gain unlimited access to thousands of courses and certificates, curated to help you develop skills in high-growth fields like artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, project management, and more. Whether you’re considering a role with another government agency or transitioning into the private sector, these resources can help you explore new career paths, build in-demand skills, and earn job-relevant credentials.
Explore new career paths and earn industry-recognized credentials
Free access to in-demand skills training and 80+ Professional Certificates for careers in fields like data, cybersecurity, and GenAI.
Register for free access
Sign up to access free courses and certifications, as well as career resources designed to help you unlock new job opportunities.
FAQs
This is a program to support U.S. federal government workers and contractors impacted by recent workforce changes. On the registration page, you will be asked to select which government agency you worked for previously and provide your LinkedIn profile URL as proof of employment. Coursera reserves the right to remove learners from the program at any point who do not meet the eligibility criteria.
Coursera is offering free unlimited enrollments to support 5,000 federal workers through the end of the year. Once the 5,000 limit is reached, learners can still enroll at a highly subsidized rate of 40%.
Learners with free access will have unlimited access to the program’s courses and resources from the date of enrollment until December 31, 2025. Learners with discounted access will receive 40% off a year of unlimited access to Coursera Plus ($240 for 12 months, regularly $399). Learners will retain lifelong access to certificates earned during the period.
After you register, you will receive an email with instructions and a web link allowing you to enroll in the program.
Yes, you'll receive digital certificates for each course or certificate you complete. Many of our courses, Specializations, and Professional Certificates offer industry-recognized certifications.
At this point in time, this program supports impacted U.S. federal workers impacted by recent workforce changes, including U.S. federal government workers and contractors stationed overseas. If you were employed by a non-US government organization, you can still sign up for Coursera and explore courses on the platform.
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