Free cloud computing training for veterans
Cloud courses and certification paths (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and others) that veterans can take free or through a benefit.
23 programs listed. 21 are free with no VA benefit needed, 2 are free or paid through a VA benefit (GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC 2.0). 1 closed program is listed last. Last checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026.
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Programs (23)
- Google Cloud Launchpad for Veterans 2026
Google Cloud · Free (may include exam voucher)
Free virtual training toward Google Cloud Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) Leader certification (exam voucher Unknown)
- AWS Skill Builder and Free Certification Resources for Military
Amazon Web Services · Free
Free AWS (Amazon Web Services) Skill Builder digital courses; military community discounts/offers vary
- Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA)
Microsoft Military Affairs · Free
17-week full-time training in Cloud App Dev, Server & Cloud Admin, or Cybersecurity Ops + Microsoft cert path + interview with Microsoft/partners
- Salesforce Vetforce (Trailhead Military)
Salesforce · Free (may include exam voucher)
Free Trailhead training, study groups, and free Salesforce cert vouchers for eligible members, job fair access
- CyberSkills2Work (19 cyber and AI pathways)
CyberSkills2Work (NSA NCAE-C, DoW CIO funded) with Florida International University, Dakota State University, University of Arizona, University of West Florida, Columbus State University, University of South Florida - Cyber Florida, University of Texas at San Antonio, Metro State University · Free (may include exam voucher)
Training + cert vouchers + career coaching + employer network. Pathways: AI Adoption Specialist Pathway (Florida International University); AI Innovation Leader Pathway (Dakota…
- Generation USA (tech tracks)
Generation USA · Free
Free job training in IT (Information Technology) support, cloud, data, with job placement
- Microsoft Military Datacenter Pathway (MDP) - SkillBridge
Microsoft Military Affairs with Hiring Our Heroes · Free
12-week full-time virtual SkillBridge program in datacenter operations (electrical, mechanical and IT systems) with hands-on training, Microsoft mentors and certifications such…
- NPower Tech Fundamentals (Veterans)
NPower · Free
Free IT (Information Technology)/cloud/cyber training + CompTIA certs + internships
- Per Scholas (Veteran-friendly)
Per Scholas · Free
Free 12 to 15 week tech training (IT (Information Technology) support, cyber, cloud, AWS (Amazon Web Services), software eng) + CompTIA/AWS certs
- Apprenti (registered tech apprenticeships) Verify details
Apprenti / WTIA Workforce Institute · Free
Paid registered apprenticeships in software, cloud, cyber, data with partner employers
- VetsinTech Training Programs
VetsinTech · Free (may include exam voucher)
Free cohort training and vouchers (cyber, cloud, AI (Artificial Intelligence), data) with partners like Google, Microsoft
- AWS re/Start
Amazon Web Services (with local partners) · Free (may include exam voucher)
12-week cloud skills program + AWS (Amazon Web Services) Certified Cloud Practitioner exam voucher + interview connections
- Oracle Foundations training and certifications (free)
Oracle University · Free
Free Foundations training and certification exams, e.g. OCI Foundations Associate, OCI AI Foundations Associate, Agentic AI Foundations Associate
- Amazon Military / AWS veteran hiring programs Verify details
Amazon · Free
Military-specific hiring, apprenticeships, and skills programs
- Onward to Opportunity (O2O) Verify details
Syracuse University IVMF · Free (may include exam voucher)
Online career training + industry cert exam voucher (vouchers only if unemployed) (CompTIA, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Google, PMI (Project Management Institute), Cisco…
- IBM SkillsBuild for Veterans
IBM · Free
Free courses and IBM digital credentials in AI (Artificial Intelligence), cyber, data, cloud
- AWS Educate
Amazon Web Services · Free
Free self-paced cloud and AI courses and hands-on labs with shareable digital badges
- IBM SkillsBuild via VA: Independent eLearning (1,000+ courses) Verify details
VA + IBM SkillsBuild · Free
Self-paced courses in AI (Artificial Intelligence), data, cyber, cloud with digital credentials
- Veterans Transition Support - No-Cost Coursera Verify details
Veterans Transition Support (San Diego) · Free
12 months free Coursera access (Google, IBM, Meta, AWS (Amazon Web Services), DeepLearning.AI certificates)
- Google Cloud Skills Boost for Veterans Verify details
Google Cloud · Free
Free Google Cloud training credits/learning paths for veteran programs
- Code Platoon (Veteran software bootcamp) Verify details
Code Platoon · Paid; GI Bill / VR&E may cover it (Free/low cost with GI Bill/VET TEC or scholarships)
Software engineering, DevOps, and AI (Artificial Intelligence) bootcamps for veterans
- Intellectual Point (VET TEC provider) Verify details
Intellectual Point · Free with benefit (Free via VET TEC)
Cyber/cloud/AI training under VET TEC (Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses)
- MSSA-Military Spouse (Microsoft Software & Systems Academy for spouses) Closed
Microsoft Military Affairs · Free
20-week live virtual Server and Cloud Administration program for military spouses (scripting, networking, identity, cloud administration, Azure and AI fundamentals), with 144…