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Nonprofit • Free tech education for all

Learn tech skills.
Build your future.

Open Tech Academy is a student-led nonprofit offering practical courses in PCs, coding, AI, and cybersecurity—built for beginners, makers, and curious learners. We publish hands-on guides that range from understanding cables and ports to deep dives on hardware, software, and digital creativity. Our mission continues while the Learning Center is temporarily offline for upgrades.

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  • Open access resources
  • Powered by community donations
  • No ads • No upsells

Why visit the Learning Center?

Free, self-paced tech lessons—from absolute basics to deeper dives. Learn by doing, earn certificates, and level up your real-world skills.

  • Free and open access to every module
  • Hands-on projects in each lesson
  • Certificates you can share (verification offline)
  • New courses added all the time

Open Tech Tools is live

Open Tech Tools is our new, free toolkit for file conversions and encrypted sharing. Everything runs locally in your browser with no paywalls or ads.

  • Local image, PDF, audio, and data converters
  • End-to-end encrypted file sharing with expiration controls
  • Unlimited usage, funded by community donations
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Built by Open Tech Academy

Every tool is built with privacy-first defaults and is free to use for everyone, thanks to Open Tech Academy supporters.

  • No file size caps for conversions
  • Works directly in the browser
  • Share files with QR codes

How it works

Pick a pathway, learn by doing, and earn a certificate when you finish the modules.

Step 01

Pick a topic

Choose a subject that excites you. No sign-in required to start exploring.

Step 02

Learn by doing

Short lessons, practical checklists, and quick quizzes keep you moving.

Step 03

Earn a certificate

Complete modules to unlock a shareable certificate (verification offline).

Our mission

We reduce barriers to tech education by publishing free, high-quality courses and resources that anyone can start using immediately—no expensive licenses, no gatekeeping.

  • 100% nonprofit and community-run
  • Real-world, project-based learning
  • Open resources with remix-friendly policies

Sponsors

We’re grateful for the organizations that make Open Tech Academy possible.

FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes. Our core content is free. Donations help us cover hosting and equipment so we can keep it that way.

Do I need an account?

You can browse content without one. Create a free account in the Learning Center to track progress and earn certificates.

How do certificates work?

Complete all required modules and assessments. Your certificate includes a public ID, and verification will return when the service is restored.