Google has announced its new "Google IT Support Professional Certificate" program through Coursera, offering anyone the chance to get certified for an entry-level job in the field. The course doesn't ...

At first glance, they seem too good to be true: free courses—often offered by top universities—that students can complete at their own pace from anywhere with an internet connection? What’s the catch?

CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte nonprofit is offering free IT support courses to help close the tech skills divide among local workers. Mary Smith is a student of the course with Per Scholas North Carolina.