Unlock Your Future: Get Free Digital Skills Training Today

In today’s economy, digital skills are the currency of success. Lacking high-demand technology certifications can prevent qualified people from landing competitive jobs, regardless of their experience.

Palmetto Goodwill is committed to removing this financial barrier. We offer Free Digital Skills Training SC residents need. Specifically, we provide access to professional certifications that lead directly to stable, high-wage careers.

This program is a no-cost investment in your future, made possible through our vital partnership with Google and Coursera.

Job seekers utilizing computers at a Career Opportunity Center (COC) for digital skills training, accessing Palmetto Goodwill’s free Google Coursera certifications.

The first step to a high-wage career: Job seekers access free computers and internet at our Career Opportunity Centers to begin their self-paced Google Coursera certifications.

1. The Offer: In-Demand Skills, Zero Cost

You can earn expert-led, industry-recognized certificates without paying tuition. Palmetto Goodwill provides free access to the full Google Coursera Professional Certificate catalog.

Choose Your Certification Pathway:

IT Support and Cybersecurity: These foundational tech skills are needed across nearly every industry, making them high-value and highly stable.
Data Analytics and Project Management: Translate your existing professional experience into high-demand roles. For instance, military logistics skills convert perfectly into project management.
UX Design and Digital Marketing: Gain essential marketing and user experience skills, critical for growth in 21st-century businesses.
Other Courses: You may also enroll in thousands of other online courses offered through the Coursera platform; however, these free certifications are the only ones comped through our grant.

These flexible programs are specifically designed to equip individuals with job-ready skills in under six months. Therefore, they are the fastest path to a modernized career.

Woman studying remotely on her laptop, utilizing Palmetto Goodwill's free Google Coursera access for self-paced digital skills training.

The ultimate flexibility: Complete your free Google Coursera certification online and at your own pace, balancing training with your home life.

2. Why Our Assistance Works

The value of this program is its flexibility and comprehensive support. These courses are ideal for job seekers facing complex challenges.

Flexible, Supportive Learning:

Self-Paced Learning: The courses are entirely self-paced and online. Therefore, you can balance training with existing employment, family care, or health needs.
One-on-One Coaching: You gain access to our dedicated Success Coaches. Crucially, these coaches assist individuals to set specific goals, address employment barriers, and manage finances.
Targeting All Ages: This training is available at no cost to qualified adults across the state. This includes veterans, spouses, seniors, and individuals seeking career re-entry.

Palmetto Goodwill Success Coach assisting a client with digital skills training at a Career Opportunity Center (COC).

One-on-One Coaching: Your Success Coach is here to help! Access free mentorship and technical assistance at one of our 11 Career Opportunity Centers.

3. The Mission: Sustaining Access Through Partnership

This free certification program is made possible by a generous grant from Google, demonstrating their commitment to workforce equity. In essence, this partnership allows us to remove the cost barrier for you.

How Our Mission Supports You:

Direct Grant Funding: We are proud to partner with Google to directly offer these free professional certifications, ensuring the highest quality of digital training is accessible to everyone in South Carolina.

Every Purchase Helps: When you shop secondhand at Palmetto Goodwill, over 91¢ of every dollar directly funds the job coaching, computers, and space required for all job training programs.
Community Access Points: Your support funds our 11 Career Opportunity Centers (COC). In fact, these Centers provide the free computers, internet access, and resume assistance necessary to complete these online certifications.
Electronic Recycling: We manage e-waste sustainably through our Dell Reconnect Partnership. As a result, this supports job training and ensures devices are safely refurbished.

Palmetto Goodwill employee accepting a donation box, illustrating how goods donated and thrift shopping fund free digital skills training in South Carolina.

Every box makes a difference. Your donations and thrift purchases fund over 91% of our mission services, including the resources needed to access digital training.

Your Next Opportunity Starts Now

The most expensive part of job training is now free. If you are ready to pivot your career, upgrade your skills, or increase your earning potential, Palmetto Goodwill is ready to help.

Ready to claim your free professional certification?

Enroll Now: Visit the Google Coursera Certifications page to check your eligibility and apply today.
Visit a COC: Find your nearest Career Opportunity Center for one-on-one coaching and computer access to start your course.
Support the Mission: Invest in job training by donating goods or shopping at our local thrift stores near me.

Free Google Certifications: Digital Training for SC Jobs