Free IT and software training for veterans
IT support, networking and software development training, including bootcamps and certification prep.
33 programs listed. 27 are free with no VA benefit needed, 5 are free or paid through a VA benefit (GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC 2.0), and 1 is paid or have unclear cost. 2 closed programs are listed last. Last checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026.
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Programs (33)
- 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
- 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
- Year Up United
Year Up United · Free
Free training + corporate internship with stipend
- Accenture apprenticeship program (veterans welcome, no degree needed) Verify details
Accenture · Free
Paid apprenticeships that build technology and software-engineering skills for veterans and their partners without a four-year degree, with competitive pay, benefits and a path…
- Apprenti (registered tech apprenticeships) Verify details
Apprenti / WTIA Workforce Institute · Free
Paid registered apprenticeships in software, cloud, cyber, data with partner employers
- ACT Now Education
ACT Now Education · Free
Free training + certs (Coursera access, Splunk, PMP (Project Management Professional), Security+, Google, IBM) via weekly orientation code
- Splunk Work+ for Veterans
Splunk (Cisco) · Free
Free Splunk eLearning courses for the U.S. military community through Splunk Work+ (Splunk Pledge), verified with ID.me / Troop ID; anyone can also take Splunk's public free…
- Cisco Networking Academy (Military & Veterans)
Cisco · Free
Free courses (Intro to Cybersecurity, Networking, Python, CCNA prep); exam discounts for some learners
- LaunchCode
LaunchCode · Free
Free part-time coding courses (Java, data analysis) + apprenticeship placement
- Vets Who Code
Vets Who Code · Free
17-week remote software engineering program (JavaScript/TS, React, Next.js, AI (Artificial Intelligence) tooling) + mentorship + job support
- 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…
- Google Career Certificates for Veterans (via Coursera / partners) Verify details
Google / Coursera · Free
Google Career Certificates (Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, IT (Information Technology) Support, AI (Artificial Intelligence) Essentials, Project Mgmt) free via partner scholarships
- Linux Foundation Training Scholarships (LiFT) Verify details
Linux Foundation · Free
Scholarships for LF training + cert exams (incl. veterans/military categories in some years)
- Forage virtual job simulations (11 free employer simulations)
Forage (with employers: Bloomberg, British Airways, Citi, Deloitte Australia, Electronic Arts, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Mastercard, Red Bull, Siemens Mobility, Walmart USA) · Free
Free, self-paced virtual job simulations built with real employers; each takes about 1-6 hours and ends with a certificate of completion. Simulations: Bloomberg Client Service…
- Developing Secure Software (LFD121, OpenSSF)
The Linux Foundation / OpenSSF · Free
Free secure-software-development course with a final exam and a digital badge
- freeCodeCamp certifications
freeCodeCamp · Free
Free project-based coding certifications (Responsive Web Design, JavaScript, Python, Relational Databases, Back-End, Full-Stack curriculum)
- Harvard CS50x and free CS50 Certificate
Harvard University (CS50) · Free
Harvard's intro to computer science (11 weeks of material) and a free CS50 Certificate for scoring 70%+ on each problem set and the final project
- Introduction to Linux (LFS101)
The Linux Foundation · Free
Free beginner Linux course (graphical and command line) with hands-on labs and a digital badge
- Operation Code
Operation Code · Free
Free mentorship, Slack community, scholarships for coding/conference
- Apprenticeship.gov (DOL) - Veterans apprenticeship finder Verify details
U.S. Department of Labor · Free
Registered Apprenticeship search incl. AI (Artificial Intelligence)/IT occupations; GI Bill OJT optional
- Cybrary for Veterans Verify details
Cybrary · Free
Free/discounted Cybrary Insider Pro access via veteran partners
- CompTIA certification via VA programs (Military / Veteran) Verify details
CompTIA · Free with benefit (Discounted; free through O2O, VET TEC, VR&E)
Military discounts and vouchers; CompTIA exams reimbursable via VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) licensing/certification benefit
- 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
- Georgia Tech OMSCS (Online MS Computer Science, ML specialization)
Georgia Institute of Technology · Paid; GI Bill / VR&E may cover it (~$7,000 total tuition; $0 if VR&E or scholarship pays)
Online MS CS with Machine Learning / AI (Artificial Intelligence) specializations
- UIUC Online MCS / MCS-DS (Coursera)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Paid; GI Bill / VR&E may cover it (~$22,000+; $0 via VR&E)
Online MCS with data science/AI tracks
- Merit America
Merit America · Not always free (Free upfront; may require income share if employed above threshold)
Low/no upfront cost IT (Information Technology) support, data, Java dev training
- VA VET TEC 2.0 Verify details
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Free with benefit (Free (VA pays provider))
High-tech training at approved providers with housing allowance
- 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…
- U.S. Digital Corps Closed
GSA · Free
2-year paid early-career tech fellowship (software, data, cyber)