Oracle helps community colleges prepare students for the future of work through AI, cloud computing, data, and enterprise technologies. Together, Oracle and NAAIC are expanding access to industry-relevant learning resources, cloud technologies, and career-building opportunities that empower both educators and learners.

Oracle Academy

Oracle Academy advances computing education globally by providing educators and students with free teaching and learning resources that build foundational and advanced technology skills.

Oracle Academy Membership

Through the NAAIC partnership, institutions have access to:

No-Cost Educational Resources. Faculty receive access to curriculum, hands-on labs, software, cloud learning resources, and educator support designed to integrate emerging technologies into academic programs.

AI, Data, and Cloud Learning. Courses and learning resources span artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, database, Java programming, cloud technologies, application development, and more—helping students develop skills aligned with today's technology workforce.

Hands-On Learning. Students gain practical experience through projects, labs, and real-world scenarios using Oracle technologies that prepare them for careers across industries.

Faculty Enablement. Educators have access to professional development opportunities, instructional resources, and a global community of peers to help deliver engaging, industry-aligned coursework.

Oracle Academy helps institutions bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce readiness by equipping students with the technical and problem-solving skills needed in today's digital economy.

Oracle Academy Education Bytes: hands-on labs, projects, videos, and curriculum in Java, Database, and Data Science

Oracle Cloud Free

Oracle Cloud Free enables students, educators, and developers to build, test, and deploy applications using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) at no cost.

Build Real-World AI and Cloud Skills

Always Free Cloud Services. Access a broad portfolio of cloud services—including compute, storage, databases, networking, and AI services—to support learning, experimentation, and innovation.

Build, Test, and Deploy. Create AI-powered applications, develop cloud-native solutions, experiment with data and analytics, and gain practical experience using enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure.

Oracle AI Services. Explore Oracle's portfolio of AI services and generative AI capabilities to build intelligent applications using the same technologies organizations rely on in production environments.

Industry-Ready Experience. Working in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure provides valuable experience with enterprise cloud technologies used by organizations around the world.

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Free Training and Certifications from Oracle University

Start building in-demand skills with free Oracle University training, then validate your expertise with no-cost certifications across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Agentic AI, Oracle AI Database, Oracle APEX, Oracle AI Agent Studio, and cloud architecture. Explore free certification opportunities, including a dedicated cloud architect learning path.

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Supporting the Future AI Workforce

Oracle is committed to helping community colleges prepare students for careers in artificial intelligence and cloud computing by combining accessible educational resources with hands-on technology experiences. Through our partnership with NAAIC, Oracle aims to equip faculty with the tools they need to teach emerging technologies while enabling students to build the practical skills employers are seeking.