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🌟 Tuition-Free & Affordable Universities

1. University of the People
   100% online and tuition-free (students only cover small assessment fees). Degrees in:

   • MBA & Master of Education

   • Computer Science

   • Business Administration

   • Health Sciences

2. WorldQuant University
   A fully online, tuition-free, accredited university focused on data-driven careers.

   • MSc. in Financial Engineering

   • Applied Data Science Lab

3. Nations University
   Affordable and free to learners from developing countries. Programs include:

   • Certificate in Religious Studies

   • BA in Religious Studies

   • MA in Theological Studies

   • Master of Divinity

4. Open Source Society University (OSSU)
   A structured, open-source curriculum offering a free self-taught pathway in Computer Science.

5. Lucent University
   Affordable online Theology and Ministry programs. Tuition fees are based on Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), making it especially accessible worldwide. Programs:

   • Certificates, Bachelor’s, Associate’s & Master’s in Biblical Studies and Ministry

6. Quantic School of Business & Technology (formerly Smart.ly)
   Innovative, mobile-first education offering:

   • Free MBA

   • Affordable Executive MBA & Business Certificates

7. Freelandia Bible College
   Committed to providing biblical and spiritual education through tuition-free Bible college and seminary programs.

8. West Coast Bible College & Seminary
   Motto: “Creating disciples of Christ, without creating disciples of debt.”

   • Special Kairos University Partnership for African Students: Learn more here.

🌍 More Credible Tuition-Free/Low-Cost Options

• MIT OpenCourseWare – Free access to MIT’s world-class curriculum.

• Saylor Academy – Nonprofit initiative offering free courses and certificates in Business, CS, Humanities, and more.

• Alison – Free online learning platform with diplomas and certificates across multiple fields.

• edX & Coursera – Top universities like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford offer free-to-audit courses (with affordable certificate options).

• OpenLearn (The Open University UK) – Free short courses in a wide range of subjects.

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📌 Global Online Learning Platforms

• Cisco Networking Academy – Free IT, networking, and cybersecurity training.

• NovoEd – Originally Stanford’s Venture Lab, focused on collaboration and real-world projects.

• FutureLearn – UK-led MOOC platform, backed by the Open University.

• OpenUpEd – First Pan-European MOOC initiative, supported by the European Commission.

• iversity – Berlin-based platform offering interdisciplinary MOOCs.

• Open2Study – Initiative of Open Universities Australia.

• Canvas Network – Free online courses by universities and educators worldwide.

• Udemy – Wide variety of online courses (mix of free & paid).

• Academic Earth – Free online courses from top universities.

• P2PU (Peer-to-Peer University) – Community-driven, peer-based learning.

• Saylor Academy – Over 280 free, self-paced courses.

• OpenHPI – ICT-focused courses from Hasso Plattner Institute.

• Open Learning Initiative – CMU – Carnegie Mellon’s research-driven open courses.

• Class Central – Aggregator and search engine for MOOCs.

📊 Specialized Platforms

• 10gen Education – Courses from MongoDB company.

• MRUniversity – Focused on economics courses, founded by GMU professors.

• Caltech – Learning From Data – Renowned data science course.

• Cybrary – Free IT, cybersecurity, and tech skills.

• FAO eLearning Academy – UN Food and Agriculture Organization courses.

• Microsoft Virtual Academy (archived) – IT & development skills.

• Moz Academy – Search Engine Optimization.

• HubSpot Academy – Free inbound marketing, sales, and business training.

• Duolingo – Free language learning.

• Skillshare – Creative & business skills (free & premium).

• Degreed – Personalized learning aggregator (must visit).

🎓 University & Institutional Resources

• UC Berkeley Online Courses – Free lectures and open courses.

• Carnegie Mellon OLI – Open Learning Initiative.

• iTunesU Free Courses – University lectures and educational content.

📚 Aggregators & Directories

• Open Culture Online Courses – 1,500 free university courses.

• Online Video Lecture – Free video lectures across disciplines.

• Learn Accounting for Free – Accounting basics.

• VTC Online Training – Technology and software tutorials.

• VU.org – Online courses (free & paid).

• RefSeek Educational Videos – Curated educational video library.

• Lifehack – 25 Killer Sites for Free Online Education

• Medium – 37 Best Websites to Learn Something New

• Reddit Learning Resources Compilation

👦 Kids & Youth Learning

• TED-Ed – Animated lessons and educational talks.

• LessonPaths – Create and share learning playlists.

• Memrise – Language and vocabulary learning.

• National Geographic Kids – Fun, engaging resources for children.

• FunBrain – Educational games and activities.

• Whyville – Interactive virtual world for kids.

🌍 Other Notable Resources

• Mentormob – User-curated learning playlists.

• Larnist – Collaborative online education platform.

• Witscad – Community-driven free learning.

• Learning Future (United Nations) – UN-backed global learning initiative.

• Life Global

• Watch-Later

Being prepared for emergencies saves lives. The following platforms offer free or low-cost online training in first aid, CPR, disaster response, firefighting, and emergency preparedness. These resources are suitable for individuals, community leaders, students, and professionals who want to strengthen their emergency skills.

🌍 General First Aid & CPR Training

• First Aid for Free – Free, interactive first aid and CPR courses based on current international guidelines.

• First Aid Web – Free online first aid tutorials with certification options.

• St. John Ambulance (Australia) – Trusted global provider of certified first aid, CPR, and emergency response training.

• Red Cross First Aid & Safety – Free resources and paid certifications in CPR, AED, and emergency care.

🚒 Firefighting & Rescue Training

• Rescue Exams – Practice tests and training material for rescue professionals.

• FireRescue1 Training – Articles, e-learning, and training modules for firefighters.

• Fire Engineering Training – Free firefighter support materials, drills, and online resources.

• U.S. FEMA Fire Safety Training – Free courses for fire prevention, firefighting, and emergency response.

🌪️ Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management

• FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) – Free online independent study courses in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

• OpenWHO by WHO – Free multilingual training on outbreaks, pandemics, and emergency health response.

• Ready.gov – Free preparedness resources for families, communities, and schools.

• CDC Emergency Preparedness Training – Training in crisis response, disease outbreaks, and public health emergencies.

🚑 Paramedic & Advanced Response Training

• Cybrary – Emergency Management & First Aid – Free cybersecurity + emergency management modules (including medical response).

• Coursera: First Aid Courses – Free-to-audit courses from global universities, including CPR and basic emergency care.

• edX Emergency Management – Free emergency and humanitarian response courses from institutions like Harvard, Delft, and Kyoto University.

👨‍👩‍👧 Community & Youth Emergency Education

• KidsHealth First Aid Guide – Simple first aid resources for children, parents, and schools.

• National Geographic Kids – Safety & Survival – Fun safety and survival tips for young learners.

• Scout Association Emergency Aid – Free guides for youth groups and community leaders.

Explore a wide range of free eBooks, academic resources, journals, and repositories for personal study, research, and professional development.

🔹 General eBook Libraries

• Project Gutenberg – Over 70,000 free eBooks, including classics and historical works.

• Open Library – A project of the Internet Archive, offering millions of books for borrowing and reading online.

• Bookboon – Free and paid textbooks, business books, and professional development resources.

• OnlineProgrammingBooks – Free books, tutorials, and lecture notes on programming, computer science, and IT.

• EPDF – A large collection of downloadable PDF books across diverse subjects.

🔹 Academic & Research Repositories

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) – A global index of high-quality, peer-reviewed open access journals.

• ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) – Comprehensive database for education-related literature, articles, and research papers.

• arXiv – Open-access repository of scientific papers in physics, mathematics, computer science, and more.

• SSRN (Social Science Research Network) – Repository for research in the social sciences, humanities, and law.

• JSTOR Open Content – Free access to thousands of scholarly journal articles and books.

🔹 Specialized Digital Libraries

• PubMed Central (PMC) – Free access to biomedical and life sciences journal literature.

• World Digital Library – Rare books, maps, manuscripts, and cultural treasures from libraries worldwide.

• HathiTrust Digital Library – Millions of digitized titles from research libraries globally.

• Internet Archive – Nonprofit digital library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, and archived web pages.