Miami Will Offer 500 Free Tech Training Seats
Local operators can access new digital certification pathways to upskill staff and address regional tech hiring needs.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Remote Work
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Starting in November 2026, Get Tech Knowledge will provide 500 free Google certifications to residents of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The program aims to support local professional development through online coursework and structured, in-person workshops.
Why it matters
The initiative targets local workforce gaps by offering reskilling pathways that require no prior experience or degrees. Providing staff access to these tools may help small businesses mitigate rising labor costs associated with specialized tech recruitment.
The program provides 500 total certifications for participants across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, with each course requiring three to six months for completion. Applications open in November 2026 for training paths in Build, Data, and Tech.
The players
Get Tech Knowledge
A skills development organization focused on providing technical training and educational resources for local professionals.
A global technology company that manages a suite of professional certification programs and provides the curriculum for this initiative.
The details
The program utilizes a hybrid delivery model, combining online coursework via Coursera with biweekly Tech Tuesdays workshops. These meetups will take place at The HUB @ Office Logic and The Source, offering participants mentorship following two-day intensive courses. The curriculum focuses on People Management and Google AI Professional certifications to bridge current digital skill gaps.
Timeline
November 2026: Training applications become available online.
Before the end of 2026: Two-day intensive courses for specific certificates are scheduled.
Market Landscape
This program aligns with the long-term regional effort to close the technical skills gap established by the 2010 baseline for digital skill job growth statistics. It represents a shift toward employer-led credentialing rather than relying solely on traditional degree requirements.
Business owners should assess whether their current staff can benefit from these free certifications to fill internal tech roles. Managers should prepare to adjust team workflows if employees choose to commit the required three to six months to coursework.
The takeaway
The program provides a cost-free opportunity to upskill your existing team without the need for traditional hiring cycles. Bookmark the portal at gettechknowledge.com/google-career-certificates to track the November 2026 application launch for your staff.
What happens next
Prospective applicants can submit their materials via the online portal starting in November 2026, while those interested in the intensive, in-person curriculum should watch for the specific dates of the two-day certification workshops scheduled before the end of 2026.
Further reading
For more on adapting your hiring and training strategies, see our coverage on Remote Work.
More information
To review eligibility requirements or apply for the program, visit the Online training application portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami Herald.
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