Learning Library

The Future of Your Career Can't Wait

Free and low-cost learning resources

Across government and industry, budgets for professional development are shrinking while the demand for future-of-work competencies is rising. Whether you’re a federal employee facing tightening agency resources or an industry partner navigating GovCon downsizing, you can’t afford to pause your growth. The Learning Library offers a space to put your development back in your hands.

What you’ll find in the Learning Library

  • Free and low-cost courses under $500, plus executive programs ($500–$1,500).
  • Skills that matter now: AI & data, digital transformation, CX/EX, leadership, innovation.
  • Options for mid-career through SES: mapped to competencies used across government.

How it works

Explore the repository, choose a course that fits your goals, and register directly with the provider. You are responsible for contacting providers, securing payment (if required), and completing registration. ACT-IAC does not endorse specific providers—we provide options to expand your choices.

Have a great course we missed? Submit it for review.

About the ACT-IAC Academy

The ACT-IAC Academy offers top-tier educational training designed to elevate the skills and expertise of those passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation in government. Our dynamic courses go beyond technical knowledge—they also focus on building critical business acumen and leadership abilities.

There are two types of learning in the Academy. Academy Courses provide comprehensive, certification-based training to support long-term growth in government contracting roles, while Academy Small Bytes offer shorter, hands-on sessions focused on practical skills you can apply right away.

Whether you're looking to advance your career or deepen your understanding, many of our programs offer valuable educational credits to help you reach your goals.

Disclaimer

This repository does not – nor is it intended to – endorse or recommend any specific technology, product, or vendor. Every effort has been made to present accurate and reliable information. However, neither ACT-IAC nor its contributors assume any responsibility for consequences resulting from the use of the information herein. 

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Under $100

Duolingo

- STE(A)M & Language Learning, Literature

Free with optional premium subscription. Gamified language learning.

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Under $100

FutureLearn

- STE(A)M & Language Learning, Literature

Offers free access to many courses from top universities and organizations. Paid certificates and upgrades available.

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Under $100

Alison

- Public Health & Adaptive Problem Solving

Free courses on different subjects, including IT, health, business, and more. Certificates available for a fee.

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Under $100

LinkedIn Learning

- Leadership, Organizational Management, Mentoring

Offers a free trial for one month.
Vast library of professional and personal development courses.

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Under $100

Codecademy

- IT, Emerging Technologies, AI, & Digital Fluency

Offers free basic courses in various programming languages. Pro version available for deeper learning tracks. Student courses available

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Under $100

edX

- Leadership, Organizational Management, Mentoring
- Communications & Marketing

Offers many free courses from universities and institutions around the world.  Pay for certificates if desired.

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Under $100

Coursera Free

- Leadership, Organizational Management, Mentoring
- Program, Project, & Product Management

Many courses are free to audit, and you can pay for a certificate. Areas include technology, business, and personal development. Specializations with monthly fees.

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Free

Open Library

- STE(A)M & Language Learning, Literature

An initiative of the Internet Archive, offering free access to millions of books.

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Free

Project Gutenberg

- Public Value Orientation & Regulatory Compliance

Free eBooks of works that are in the public domain.

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Free

Open Educational Resources (OER) Commons

- Human-Centered Design, CX/EX
- Recruitment, Retention & Curriculum Development
- STE(A)M & Language Learning, Literature

A comprehensive site to find free teaching and learning materials.

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Free

TED-Ed

- Public Value Orientation & Regulatory Compliance
- Data Visualization & Storytelling
- Human-Centered Design, CX/EX
- Leadership, Organizational Management, Mentoring

Educational videos on a wide array of topics. Includes interactive lessons.

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Free

FreeCodeCamp

- IT, Emerging Technologies, AI, & Digital Fluency
- Human-Centered Design, CX/EX
- Program, Project, & Product Management
- Recruitment, Retention & Curriculum Development

Completely free.
Learn web development, JavaScript, algorithms, and more through hands-on coding challenges.

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Free

Khan Academy

- STE(A)M & Language Learning, Literature

Completely free. Focuses on K-12 education, but also offers higher-level math, science, and humanities courses.

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Free

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Training and Education

- Workforce Agility, Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity & Disaster Preparedness
- Public Health & Adaptive Problem Solving
- Human-Centered Design, CX/EX
- Leadership, Organizational Management, Mentoring
- Program, Project, & Product Management

Offers free webinars, courses, and resources on topics like grant writing and lab management for researchers. 

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Free

FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI)

- Workforce Agility, Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity & Disaster Preparedness
- Public Health & Adaptive Problem Solving
- Leadership, Organizational Management, Mentoring

Provides free independent study courses on emergency management topics. Courses cover aspects like disaster response, recovery, and preparedness.

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Free

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) - Leadership and Development

- Workforce Agility, Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity & Disaster Preparedness

This site offers courses in leadership other subjects pertinent to federal employees. 

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Free

GovLoop Academy

- Leadership, Organizational Management, Mentoring
- Program, Project, & Product Management

Offers free online courses in areas such as project management, leadership, and professional development for government employees. 

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Free

Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE)

- Workforce Agility, Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity & Disaster Preparedness

FedVTE: This is a free online cybersecurity training system managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It offers more than 800 hours of training, from beginner to advanced levels.

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Free

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) - Online Learning Platform for Federal Employees

- Leadership, Organizational Management, Mentoring
- Recruitment, Retention & Curriculum Development

This site offers courses in  human resource management, and other subjects pertinent to federal employees. 

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Free

MIT OpenCourseWare

- IT, Emerging Technologies, AI, & Digital Fluency
- Workforce Agility, Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity & Disaster Preparedness
- Public Health & Adaptive Problem Solving
- Data Visualization & Storytelling
- Human-Centered Design, CX/EX
- Leadership, Organizational Management, Mentoring
- Program, Project, & Product Management
- Recruitment, Retention & Curriculum Development
- Communications & Marketing

Free lecture notes, exams, and videos from MIT courses.

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Upcoming Events

23 Jun
Forum

Breakfast with ACT IAC & Senior Procurement Executive Round Table 2026

In-Person Event

Join ACT-IAC for Senior Procurement Executive Round Table Breakfast for an engaging moderated discussion with senior procurement executives designed to focus on buying and selling norms in a reshaped government market.  We plan to unpack the implications of legislative and regulatory reform – past the rhetorical headlines, but diving deep ingo the operating realities that are changing sourcing strategy, supplier behavior, and deal outcomes.  Come ready to pressure-test ideas with peers and leave with practical moves – that will turn shared insights into action. 
25 Jun
Community of Interest (COI)

ACT-IAC Health COI June 2026

Virtual Event

Fireside chat with Dr. Emily Boja, Branch Chief, Office of Data Sharing, National Cancer Institute. Session Title: From Data to Discovery: How NCI Is Advancing Cancer Research Through Scalable Data Sharing
26 Jun
Forum

AI Forum 2026

Reston, VA

The AI Forum will discuss where AI is today and what will be the future of AI. AI has had an explosive growth with both extraordinary opportunities and new strategic challenges. New capabilities emerge almost daily which are improving operational performance, productivity and customer satisfaction. With this great progress there is still considerable risk around AI safety and control, workforce stability and structural changes and disruption. The AI Forum will address all of this topics and issues.
7 Jul
Professional Development Event

Product Discovery Webinar

Virtual Event

Join us for an engaging webinar by Manjit Singh from Agilious, focused on product discovery and how it helps teams identify real customer needs, validate ideas, and shape better solutions before development begins. This session will explore practical discovery techniques, collaboration strategies, and ways to reduce risk by making informed product decisions early in the process. Ideal for product leaders, agile teams, and anyone involved in building or improving products, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help drive innovation and deliver more customer-centered outcomes.

 
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