Technical Toolkit
Take a deeper dive and learn the skills required for today’s more technical roles. Explore course offerings, online trainings, immersion programs and certifications here.
Coursera
Founded by 2 Stanford Computer Science Profs with broad course areas but most popular are technical (data, programming, AI).
edX.org
Founded by MIT/Harvard with focus areas in Computer Science, Language, Data Science, Business & Management, Engineering & Humanities.
Facebook Blueprint
An online resource for spot-learning about a specific marketing function or pursuing a certificate pathway. Both Facebook and Instagram are covered.
General Assembly
marketing courses include programs in digital marketing, product management, and more.
General Assembly
has courses that include programs in web development, data science and analysis, user experience design, digital marketing, product management, and more.
Google Primer
An app-based learning platform that offers “bite-size” information on business operations, branding, and marketing.
Hubspot
A marketing, sales and service software provider that deserves mention due to their extensive training available through Hubspot Academy.
IEEE
the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology. They have a wealth of resources (national and local) related to education, advocacy and connecting as well as affinity groups such as Women in Engineering (WIE).
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium
usually pronounced “eye-ess-cee squared,” is a highly respected, not-for-profit organization that provides security-related education and vendor-neutral certifications.
Intuit
The company that created QuickBooks, one of the most widely used small business accounting software packages.
Lynda.com
Offers targeted courses in specific digital marketing topics as well as learning pathways including the AMA Professional Certified Marketer in Digital Marketing pathway.
Lynda.com
Allows you to choose classes that range from beginner to intermediate, with full program overviews as well as in-depth topics (i.e. payroll).
Merrimack College Online Small Business Accounting Certificate Program
Gain essential accounting skills that map directly to in-demand jobs in small business accounting and operations.
Merrimack College Online Small Business Accounting Certificate Program
Gain essential accounting skills that map directly to in-demand jobs in small business accounting and operations.
Meteor Learning
A comprehensive suite of tech-enabled services that align post-secondary degrees with workforce requirements to optimize return on education for working professionals.
NOVA/FlexProfessionals R2: Retool and Return
Designed for professionals who want to re-enter the workforce or transition to the fields of data analytics and cloud computing.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
national organization with local chapters and they focus on helping women advance their careers and on expanding opportunities for women in engineering fields. They have both local and national events, as well as learning resources.
Udacity
Founded out of Stanford with focus areas in Data Science, AI, Programming, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing.
Udemy
Place to learn real-life skills online — both technical (SEO, HTML, Java) and non-technical (yoga, guitar). Some classes are free; others are not.
Women in Defense (WID)
An affiliate of National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), WID offers regional networking and learning events for women in careers related to national security.
