Earn a Free College-Level Certificate with Verizon Skill Forward

Are you looking to finally get that raise?
Thinking about switching careers, entering a new market, or just wanting to feel more confident running your business?

Taking that next step can feel overwhelming — especially when time, money, or access are limited. That’s why we’re so excited to share an incredible free resource: the Verizon Skill Forward Program.

It gives you completely free access to college-level online courses from top institutions like Harvard, IBM, and Columbia University. And we’re not talking about random webinars or fluffy content. These are the same types of courses you’d find in an actual university program, complete with a signed certificate when you finish.

You can even add the certificates to your LinkedIn profile or resume, which is perfect whether you’re job-hunting, asking for a raise, or trying to build credibility as a business owner.

Why This Program Is Actually Free

We know — it sounds too good to be true. But this isn’t one of those “free trial, then surprise billing” situations.

Thanks to a partnership between Verizon, edX, and organizations like Hope2Women, this program is fully funded and open to anyone who wants to build their skills. No cost, no strings attached. Just real learning, on your schedule.

Thousands of people have already gone through it and walked away with new confidence, new opportunities, and credentials they’re proud of.

One of our community members, Jessie Yankee, shared this:

“I loved the Exercising Leadership course I took through Skill Forward! The course completely blew away my expectations, and I found myself looking forward to completing the course, even as someone who doesn’t love to learn online. Now, I have a certificate from HarvardX on my resume! I highly recommend Skill Forward!”

What Kinds of Courses Are Offered?

The course catalog is packed with topics that are useful for both professionals and entrepreneurs. Whether you want to improve your leadership skills, understand digital marketing, or explore new tech trends like AI, there’s something for you.

Here are just a few of the most popular options:

• Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles (HarvardX)
• Remote Work Revolution for Everyone
• AI for Marketing Strategy and Creativity
• Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
• Intro to AI for Digital Marketing
• Effective Management and Communication
• Analyzing Data with Excel
• Intro to Stock Trading
• A Strategic Approach to Talent Management
• Supply Chain Planning and Strategy

These are self-paced, flexible, and designed to be manageable even with a full-time job or busy schedule.

How to Sign Up

Just go to hope2women.org/skillforward.
There’s no application process, and you don’t need to commit to a full program. You can pick a course, sign up, and start learning whenever you’re ready.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to invest in yourself, this could be it.
No cost. No pressure. Just a chance to grow — on your own terms.

Let us know what course you pick. We’re cheering you on.