Posted October 24, 2025
FREE Coursera Certification Courses for Military, Veterans & Spouses

Looking to level up your career skills at no cost? Through the Veterans Transition Support (VTS) Non-Profit 501(c)(3), all Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, National Guard, and Military Spouses can access FREE Coursera.org courses and certificatesโwith no cost, no catch, and ongoing enrollment available.
What Youโll Get
- 1-Year FREE access to Coursera Premium
- Over 10,000 courses and 400+ specializations from top universities and companies
- Learn at your own pace and earn industry-recognized certificates
- Includes training from organizations like Google, IBM, Johns Hopkins, NYU, Columbia & more
Popular Course Options Include:
- Project Management (UC Irvine)
- Construction Management (Columbia)
- Patient Safety (Johns Hopkins)
- Google IT Support (Google)
- Lean Six Sigma (Kennesaw State)
- Cybersecurity (University of Maryland, NYU, IBM)
- Healthcare Operations, Supply Chain, and more
How to Claim It
- Go to the official registration page:
Claim Your Free Coursera Access Through VTS - Register for the program via Eventbrite
- Follow the instructions to verify your military affiliation
- Once verified, youโll receive access to the Coursera platform with no cost for 1 year
NOTE: If youโre inspired by programs like this and want to support our military community, you can get involved with Veterans Transition Support by volunteering(HERE) your time or donating(HERE) to help fund their mission. Every dollar goes directly toward providing free professional development, career training, and transition resources for Veterans, Active Duty members, and their families. Your support helps empower service members to build successful civilian lives with dignity and purpose.
Important Dates or Deadlines
- Ongoing enrollment โ apply anytime
- Your 1-year Coursera access starts from your registration date
Any Restrictions or Notes
- Must be Veteran, Active Duty, Reservist, National Guard, or Military Spouse
- Proof of service is required to qualify
- Program is provided by Veterans Transition Support (VTS), a registered non-profit
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- Get top alerts for future resources when you Become a Member
Start Learning Today โ 100% Free for the Military Community
Whether you’re transitioning from service or growing your career, sign up here and unlock free, top-tier Coursera training through Veterans Transition Supportโavailable year-round for eligible military families.
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Awesome news for military families. A real game-changer to help with career transitions! Thanks for sharing.
Seriously? This is awesome. My brother-in-law just got out, this could be perfect for him.
Right on, Blake Walker! Def tell him to jump on that!
Totally! A great opportunity he shouldn’t pass up.
Wow, what an awesome resource! Thanks so much for sharing this. Quick tip: Having your military ID ready to go will speed up the verification process. ????
Good lookin’ out, Drew! Seriously speeds up the process. ????