Build your skills, make everyday tasks easier, and explore new opportunities for professional growth. These six free learning resources cover the tools we use at Idaho State University, along with leadership, communication, and career skills.
Start with a short tutorial for a task you need to complete today, or choose a self-paced course to develop a skill over time.
Some resources require an account. Free training does not necessarily include access to paid software features, academic credit, or professional certification.
Idaho Division of Human Resources
The Idaho Division of Human Resources provides free training opportunities to State of Idaho employees. The following sites offer free training for ISU employees:
- Idaho Division of HR Course Catalog
- Note: Some training requires a fee but the majority are free.
- Idaho Certified Public Manager® Program
- LearningExpress Library
Google Workspace Learning Center
Find practical guidance for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and other Google Workspace tools. Explore quick-start guides, tutorials, and tips for working more effectively with colleagues.
- Get help with a specific Google Workspace task.
- Improve shared documents, spreadsheets, and team workflows.
- Learn features that can simplify everyday work.
Access: Free guides and tutorials.
Explore Google Workspace Learning Center
Zoom Learning Center
Build confidence participating in and hosting Zoom meetings. Learn through self-paced courses and short demonstrations covering meeting tools, settings, and security.
- Get comfortable with meeting controls.
- Develop your meeting-hosting skills.
- Review settings that support effective and secure meetings.
Access: Free learning platform. You will need to sign in with your ISU Zoom account to access courses.
OpenLearn
Explore free, self-paced courses from The Open University. Topics include leadership, management, and other subjects that support professional growth.
- Develop leadership and teamwork skills.
- Explore a professional interest in greater depth.
- Document your learning with a statement of participation.
Access: Free courses and statements of participation. Selected courses also offer free digital badges. An account is needed to track learning and obtain completion recognition.
Suggested starting point: Leadership and followership .
NonprofitReady
Explore professional-development courses and certificate programs designed for nonprofit and service-oriented work. Select topics that connect with your university responsibilities and career goals.
- Explore leadership and management topics.
- Find learning relevant to service-oriented work.
- Choose an individual course or a certificate program.
Access: Free courses and certificate programs. An account is required.
Explore NonprofitReady courses
LearnFree
Build practical digital, workplace, and career skills through approachable tutorials, videos, and self-paced learning resources.
- Strengthen foundational technology skills.
- Develop workplace communication skills.
- Explore career planning, resumes, and interviewing.
Access: Free self-paced learning resources.
Make Learning Manageable
- Choose one goal. Identify a skill that could make a current task easier or support your professional growth.
- Set aside a little time. Start with a short tutorial or one course section. Coordinate participation during work hours with your supervisor.
- Put it into practice. Try what you learned and record the activity, time spent, and how you applied it.
Looking for Required Employee Training?
This collection focuses on optional professional development. For required employee training, visit the ISU Human Resources Employee Training page .
For questions about required training, contact training@isu.edu or extension 2519.
Before You Begin
- Check the provider's current course information and account requirements. Offerings and access conditions can change.
- Participation statements, digital badges, and course certificates are not the same as academic credit or professional certification.
- Some software features shown in training may not be available through your ISU account.
- Follow ISU guidance when using university information in training activities or external tools.