Free certifications from Google, Meta and IBM can open doors to new careers. Here are the most valuable ones in 2026.
Google Career Certificates
Google offers free certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design and IT Support via Coursera.
Meta Social Media Marketing
Meta offers a free social media marketing professional certificate — recognized by employers.
IBM Data Science Certificate
Free IBM data science certificate on Coursera covering Python, data analysis and machine learning basics.
HubSpot Marketing and Sales
HubSpot Academy offers free certifications in inbound marketing, SEO, content and email marketing.
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