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In Poland you can study for free through three official paths: Urząd Pracy pays for courses for registered people, government platforms offer free online courses with certificates, and Baza Usług Rozwojowych provides subsidies for working people.
This guide explains who can use each one and the step-by-step process, always on the official website.
How it works
Urząd Pracycourse paid by PUP
Free certificatein government online courses
Grantfor unemployed people taking courses
Subsidyfor working people
Courses people search for most
Forklift operator (UDT)with UDT exam
Clinic receptionistthrough PUP voucher
IT skillsfrom basic to advanced
Digital marketingGoogle certificate
Finance and managementat Akademia PARP
For teacherspublic training centers
Who can apply
Everything you need to know
The law changed in 2025
As of June 1st, 2025, the new labor market law applies. The old bon szkoleniowy was replaced by bon na kształcenie ustawiczne, which no longer has an age limit.
Many old pages still mention a 30-year-old age limit. That no longer applies.
Grant during the course
People registered as unemployed who take a course through PUP receive the stypendium szkoleniowe. With 150 hours or more per month, it is 120% of unemployment insurance.
With fewer hours, the amount is proportional.
Online certificate for free
At Akademia PARP and NAVOICA, courses and certificates are free. Google maintains the digital marketing course in Polish, also with a free certificate.
Google Career Certificates, done on Coursera, are paid.
How to protect yourself
Always access through official addresses (.gov.pl). None of these programs ask for your bank password.
Be suspicious of anyone charging to "guarantee" a place in a free course.