Vendor Neutral Learning Platforms
The vendor neutral learning platforms in most cases provide general knowledge, not in most cases technology specific. Below are resources that offer free courses and/or reasonable priced courses that assisted in gaining knowledge, improving skills, or studying for certifications. These platforms provide training on a variety of fields and specialties. Be sure to browse the catalog available from these platforms. There is a lot of free content, but some of these platforms/websites do offer both free and paid content. Cyb3r-S3c is not an affiliate of any of these sites and does not receive any payment.
Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation provides a variety of resources based around the Linux operating system, including certifications and training. There are several free courses available to help sharpen your linux skills. (https://training.linuxfoundation.org/resources/)
SimpliLearn
Simplilearn is an online learning platform that provides training and coaching on a variety of subjects, like data science, project management, cloud computing, cyber security, and digital marketing to name a few. There are several free courses available to help sharpen your IT skills. (https://www.simplilearn.com/skillup-free-online-courses)
Coursera
Coursera is a learning platform that partners with more than 275 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. They offer a variety of hands-on projects, courses, certificates, and degree programs. There a several free IT courses available to help sharpen your skills. (https://www.coursera.org/)
Alison
Alison is a learning platform that education and skills training offering flexible, job-relevant online learning. They offer a variety of hands-on projects, courses, certificates, and degree programs. There a several free IT courses available to help sharpen your skills. (https://alison.com/courses/it)
Udemy
Udemy is a open online course provider that provides courses that are broken down into a series of modules and lessons that can include videos, text notes and assessment tests. They provide a affordable way to sharpen your skills on a variety of IT specialties.
(https://www.udemy.com/)
edX
edX is similar to Coursera in that it is a learning platform that partners with universities to provide flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. They offer a variety of hands-on projects, courses, certificates, and degree programs. There a several free IT courses available to help sharpen your skills. (https://www.edx.org/search?q=IT)