Resources designed to help you start, grow, or scale your business.

These resources are completely free to you through the provided links. Use these to expand your skills, increase credibility, and grow your business.

Get digital-ready to grow your business, with VSBDR.

Classes like:

  • Find the Right Financing for Your Business
  • Spread the Digital Word: Communications Strategy
  • Keep Your Credit in Good Shape
  • How to Write Winning Business Proposals
  • The Basics of Search Engine Optimization
  • Navigating Online Loans

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready provides free resources and expert-led courses designed to empower you with essential skills for business success.

You'll gain access to self-paced, high-impact courses and can connect with experienced mentors to guide your business journey.

Plus, by completing the program, eligible businesses may qualify for exclusive grant opportunities to support further growth and innovation.

Get in-demand skills and college certifications at no cost to you.

Courses like:

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Teamwork and Business Skills
  • AI and Data Analytics
  • Credit Risk and Credit Analysis
  • Certified Supply Chain Analyst
  • Fundamentos de Microsoft Office para la Empresa

Verizon Skill Forward provides you with the skills to pave your path to new career opportunities with job-relevant programs.

Through Verizon Skill Forward, you receive one (1) year of free access to edX’s self-paced, expert-led online programs — strategically curated to align with in-demand roles and essential skills to prepare you to pursue a role at any company.

Time to complete a certification varies by program, but some certifications can be earned in as little as a month.

To serve native Spanish speakers, we also offer select Spanish-language programs.

How To Get Started

Step 1. Register

Click on the links above to create your accounts for both Skill Forward and Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. Complete the short application page, ensuring all information is correct to prevent delays in setting up your account.

Step 2. Activate

After registering, check your email inbox for confirmation emails from each platform. Follow the provided links to confirm your account details and fully activate your registration, giving you access to all courses and resources.

Step 3. Learn

With your accounts activated, dive into courses and certifications tailored to your needs. Each program is self-paced, so you can complete modules and gain certifications when it suits your schedule, empowering you to make steady progress toward your business or career goals.

No prior experience or a college degree is required. You must simply be at least 17 years old and based in the United States and complete the steps above.

Skill Forward

Get in-demand skills and college certifications at no cost to you.

More courses:

  • Product Management
  • Learning Python for Data Science
  • Retail and Omnichannel Management
  • Creating Innovative Business Models
  • Fundamentals of Financial AnalysisDigital Marketing and Customer Engagement
  • Conviértete en un Tomador de Decisiones Exitoso
  • Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence

Small Business Digital Ready

Get digital-ready to grow your business, with VSBDR.

Classes like:

  • Defining Your Brand: Connecting to Customers
  • The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your First Website
  • How to Create a Content Calendar
  • Protecting Intellectual Property: Safeguard What You Create
  • Email Marketing: Creating a Winning Strategy
  • Driving Demand for Your Service-Based Business

Testimonials

"The digital marketing course showed us how to reach new customers."

Erick CasillasiCareClean, 2021 Grant Recipient

"The courses helped me stop wasting time and put things into action."

Jaja Chen
Cha Community

"I feel like now I’m more equipped to go on to the next chapter in entrepreneurship."

Mario Jaramillo
The Robot Agency, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

For any questions, email us at hello@hope2women.org

Offered in partnership with Verizon

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