Adult Education & Certification
Boston Public Library believes in lifelong learning for patrons of all ages. For adult learners, the BPL offers many resources to help them achieve the degree or certification they need for their personal and professional development goals.
Getting Your GED & High School Diploma
Getting Your GED & High School Diploma
Excel Adult High School
Adult library card holders age 19+ can earn a high school diploma online, for free!
GED Test Preparation
This is an online resource to prepare for and earn your high school equivalency diploma. You can take local or online GED classes to study.
JVS Boston
JVS can help you advance your high school education, build skills for jobs, advance your career, and help you secure your finances.
Get Certified
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Google Career Certificates
Boston Public Library has partnered with Grow with Google to offer the Google Career Certificate program.
City Academy - Career Training for Boston Residents
There are 2 free training tracks to City Academy: 1) Commercial Driving License/Hoisting training, 2) Emergency Medical Technician training.
Excel Adult High School
Adult library card holders age 19+ can earn a high school diploma online, for free!
Skill Development & Continuing Education Guide
This guide contains web resources for skill development and continuing education for job and career success.
Google Career Certificates
Boston Public Library has partnered with Grow with Google to offer the Google Career Certificate program.
City Academy - Career Training for Boston Residents
There are 2 free training tracks to City Academy: 1) Commercial Driving License/Hoisting training, 2) Emergency Medical Technician training.
Excel Adult High School
Adult library card holders age 19+ can earn a high school diploma online, for free!
Skill Development & Continuing Education Guide
This guide contains web resources for skill development and continuing education for job and career success.
Resources for College
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Tuition-free Community College
Boston has committed to pay for up to 3 years of college for low-income eligible students through its Tuition-Free Community College Plan.
Affordable Colleges Online
Explore the most affordable schools, program rankings, and other resources to find the online education you’re looking for.
MassEdCO Education & Career Planning Center
MassEdCO provides community-based education and career readiness services for underrepresented middle/high school students and adults.
Modern States
Take college classes for free to complete your freshman year of college for free.
Tuition-free Community College
Boston has committed to pay for up to 3 years of college for low-income eligible students through its Tuition-Free Community College Plan.
Affordable Colleges Online
Explore the most affordable schools, program rankings, and other resources to find the online education you’re looking for.
MassEdCO Education & Career Planning Center
MassEdCO provides community-based education and career readiness services for underrepresented middle/high school students and adults.
Modern States
Take college classes for free to complete your freshman year of college for free.