Best Free Courses with Certificates (2025 Edition)
Here’s a detailed list of the best free courses with certificates in 2025 — perfect for students, job seekers, or anyone looking to boost their skills without spending money.
1. Google Digital Garage – Digital Marketing
Platform: Google
Certificate: Yes (after exam)
Duration: ~40 hours
What You Learn:
SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing, Analytics
2. LinkedIn Learning – Soft Skills & Career Development
Platform: LinkedIn Learning (Free via college/organization or 1-month trial)
Certificate: Yes
Popular Courses:
Communication Skills
Resume Writing & Interview Prep
Excel Basics to Advanced
3. Harvard University (edX) – Computer Science for Beginners
Course: CS50 – Introduction to Computer Science
Platform: edX (Harvard)
Certificate: Free to audit, paid for verified certificate
Duration: 11 weeks
4. Microsoft Learn – Power BI / Excel / Azure
Platform: Microsoft Learn
Certificate: Yes (some modules offer badges too)
Courses:
Power BI Fundamentals
Excel for Data Analysis
Azure Cloud Basics
5. Swayam (Govt of India) – UGC Approved Courses
Platform: Swayam.gov.in
Certificate: Yes (Free lectures; pay only for certificate exam if needed)
Courses:
B.Com / BBA / MBA subjects
Psychology, History, Computer Science, etc.
6. Khan Academy – Math, Science, and More
Platform: Khan Academy
Certificate: No formal one, but excellent for learning
Best For: School, JEE/NEET prep, basics of finance, logic
7. FutureLearn – Short Courses by Top Universities
Platform: FutureLearn.com
Certificate: Free to learn, pay for certificate (₹300–₹2,000)
Courses: Business, Health, Teaching, IT, and more
8. Coursera Free Courses
Platform: Coursera
Certificate: Yes (for selected free courses)
Courses:
Google IT Support (Professional Certificate)
Yale’s “Science of Well-Being”
9. Alison – Free Certificate Courses
Platform: Alison.com
Certificate: Free (PDF download or purchase physical)
Categories:
Business, IT, Health, Languages, Management
10. TCS iON Career Edge
Offered by: TCS
Platform: TCS iON portal
Certificate: Yes
Best For: Freshers, job seekers
11. Summary Table
| Platform | Top Course | Certificate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Garage | Digital Marketing | ✅ Yes | Free |
| edX (Harvard) | CS50 Computer Science | ✅ (paid) | Free/Audit |
| Swayam | UGC Courses | ✅ Yes | Mostly Free |
| Communication Skills | ✅ Yes | Free Trial | |
| Coursera | Various from Google/Yale | ✅ Yes | Free/Paid |
| Alison | Career Skills | ✅ Free | Free |
| Microsoft Learn | Excel, Power BI | ✅ Yes | Free |
| TCS iON | Career Edge | ✅ Yes | Free |
