Free courses in Poland: 3 real ways to study without paying

Three official ways to study for free: Urząd Pracy, government online platforms, and the subsidy for those who work.

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Each path is suitable for a different situation: unemployed, studying from home, or working. Choose yours above. 👆

In Poland, you can study for free through three official channels: Urząd Pracy pays for courses for those who are registered, government platforms offer free online courses with certificates, and Baza Usług Rozwojowych provides subsidies for those who work.

This guide explains who can use each one and provides a step-by-step guide, always available on the official website.

How it works

See your situation:Unemployed, looking for a job, or employed.

Choose theUrząd Pracy path: online course or grant.

submit your applicationon the official website.

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Urzad Pracycourse paid for by PUP

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Free certificatein government-funded online courses.

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Scholarship programfor unemployed individuals

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Subsidyfor those who work

Courses that people are most interested in

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Forklift (UDT)with examination of UDT

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Clinic receptionistby the bon do PUP

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Computer skillsfrom basic to advanced

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Google Certified Digital Marketing

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Finance and managementat Akademia PARP

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For teachers,public training centers

Who can apply?

For PUPregistration as unemployed or as a job seeker:

For online courses: just one email

For the subsidy BUR: account on the platform and contract with the operator in your region.

💡 Tip: If you are unemployed, start with this PUP: in addition to the course, the unemployed person may receive a stipend during classes.

Everything you need to know

The law changed in 2025

The new labor market law has been in effect since June 1, 2025. The old law bon szkoleniowy has been replaced by the new one bon na kształcenie ustawiczne, which no longer has an age limit.

Many older websites still mention a 30-year age limit. That's no longer valid.

Scholarship during the course

Anyone registered as unemployed who attends a course PUP receives the stypendium szkoleniowe. With 150 hours or more per month, it amounts to 120% of unemployment benefits.

With fewer hours, the value is proportional.

Online certificate without paying

At Akademia PARP and [another institution] NAVOICA, the courses and certificate are free. Google offers a digital marketing course in Polish, also with a free certificate.

Google Career Certificates, obtained through Coursera, are paid courses.

How to protect yourself

Always access the official websites (.gov.pl). None of these programs will ask for your bank password.

Be wary of anyone who charges to "guarantee" a spot in a free course.

Official source: the request is always made on the platform PUP, BUR or through the website of each platform. This guide only explains how they work.