Verizon Skill Forward

Verizon and edX partner to offer tuition-free, technical and professional pathways to accelerate skill building for in-demand tech careers.

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Inclusive and future-forward

Learn new skills. Rewrite your future.

Get in-demand skills for in-demand jobs, at no cost to you

Verizon Skill Forward provides you with the skills to pave your path to new career opportunities with job-relevant programs from edX, part of Verizon’s goal to make quality education accessible for all.

Access to multiple career pathways

Participants will be able to access more than 250 courses spanning 84 unique professional certificate programs to pursue high growth jobs across the in-demand areas of AI, business, coding, communication, finance, IT and more.

Career development and other resources

Verizon is offering access to a suite of edX development and exploration tools including career tips, resources, and a job board, as well as industry-related events and workshops.

The latest Verizon Skill Forward news

12.17.2024

Upskilling for a fresh start in tech

Rifat Kabir Sharna’s inspiring journey from Bangladesh to the U.S. as she leverages free online learning and certifications to achieve her dreams in the tech industry.

10.30.2024

Verizon and Wounded Warrior Project® partner to support at least 1,000 veterans with upskilling

Verizon and Wounded Warrior Project® are partnering to support at least 1,000 veterans with upskilling between Veterans Day 2024 and Veterans Day 2025.

10.16.2024

Verizon to grant $73K to DC-area Latino-serving orgs, host panel, take headshots at networking event

Donating $73,300 to local Latino-serving orgs to boost workforce development, inclusion and small business, Verizon will host another DC-area Connected By Culture event Oct. 17.

06.24.2024

Verizon to grant $61K to Latino-serving orgs, host STEM forum, offer free headshots at Boston event

Verizon will host a June 25 Connected By Culture event in Boston, providing career opportunities and celebrating Verizon's $61,000 in combined donations to 9 local Latino-serving organizations.