Free online courses in digital and future skills

The Europe 4.0 Digital Citizens eLearning course is open. It is a free, self-paced online learning environment available in seven European languages, designed for adults who want to understand the technologies shaping work and daily life — from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity — and to prove those skills with a recognised microcredential.

What you get

Free access: funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme
Seven languages including English, Portuguese, Polish, Greek, German, Italian and Lithuanian
Self-paced learning: no fixed schedules, no deadlines; around one hour a week is enough to make progress
A microcredential, a digital certificate describing the specific skills you have gained
Plain language written for people who are not technology specialists

Choose your topic

Each topic is a standalone course. Take one, or take several, the choice is yours.

Emerging technologies

Transversal skills

Soft Skills Communication, critical thinking, self-leadership, adaptability and emotional intelligence.

Not sure where to start? Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence are the most popular choices among our learners.

How to apply

Registration takes about three minutes.

Step 1: Choose your country Select your country from the list below. Each country has its own registration form, managed by the local partner organisation.
Step 2: Complete the form Fill in your details and select the topic — or topics — you would like to study.
Step 3: Receive your access We will send you your login details for the learning platform by email. Check your spam folder if it does not arrive within a few days.
Step 4: Start learning Work through your course whenever it suits you. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can stop and return at any time.

Apply Now!

Questions?

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