Oracle - Building a Secure Digital Europe: Free Cloud Security Training
Oracle is committed to closing the cybersecurity skills and talent gap in the European Union. We pledge to provide well-structured learning paths, practical knowledge, and multilingual support to 30,000 individuals across the EU by 31 December 2028.
Our pledge
In today’s AI-driven era, cloud security is more critical than ever. As Oracle integrates advanced AI across our cloud infrastructure and applications, we are committed to building secure and resilient digital environments. By joining the flagship EU Cyber Skills Academy, we make the Oracle EU Cybersecurity Skills Pledge: aiming to empower 30,000 Europeans, among whom 15,000 ICT professionals, with essential cloud security skills over the next three years - reinforcing our commitment to closing the cybersecurity skills and talent gap in the European Union.
Valerie Hayotte, EMEA Senior Director, Skills Development Initiative
Our initiatives
We are opening this initiative to 30,000 participants by offering free digital learning resources to anyone interested in gaining expertise in cybersecurity and related areas such as cloud computing. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced IT professional, you'll find valuable, well-structured content. Our step-by-step learning paths are designed to equip you with the skills that matter in today’s evolving job market.
Title: Building a Secure Digital Europe: Free Cloud Security Training for ICT professionals
Description: Oracle is committed to equipping ICT professionals across the EU with advanced, job-ready cloud security skills to meet the rising complexity of cyber threats in an AI- driven landscape. Through free, high-impact digital training, Oracle offers sructured learning paths, practical tools, and multilingual resources to build on existing expertise. This initiative aims to upskill the current workforce, enhance career growth, and fortify Europe's collective cybersecurity resilience.
Target audience: 15,000 ICT professionals.
Location: Fully online and accessible anytime, anywhere.
Languages: Delivered in English, with subtitles available in over 20 languages to ensure inclusive, multilingual learning across Europe.
Cost: Free
Title: Building a Secure Digital Europe: Free Cloud Security Training for Citizens
Description: Oracle pledges to empower beginners across the EU with free, accessible, and practical cloud security training. As cyber threats grow in an AI-driven world, Oracle is helping close the cybersecurity skills gap by offering structured learning paths and multilingual support as well as three free foundational certification exams (OCI Foundations, AI Foundations, DataPlatform foundations). This initiative prepares individuals for future jobs while strengthening Europe's digital defenses.
Target audience: 15,000 individuals- beginners in cybersecurity.
Location: Fully online and accessible anytime, anywhere.
Languages: Delivered in English, with subtitles available in over 20 languages to ensure inclusive, multilingual learning across Europe.
Cost: Free
Oracle is dedicated to reviewing and updating the status of this pledge every six months.
Background
Oracle is on a mission to close the digital skills gap and fast-track the next wave of tech talent. With a focus on future-ready skills - especially cybersecurity - Oracle’s free training programs help learners build the know-how needed to thrive in today’s evolving digital world. As cyber threats grow more complex, so must the people defending against them. That’s why Oracle’s courses go beyond basics, diving into the skills needed to secure hybrid and multi-cloud environments and keep digital infrastructure resilient and secure.
Whether you're just starting out or sharpening existing skills, the program is built for all levels. Expect step-by-step learning paths, real-world assessments, and direct support from instructors when you need it. Oracle aims to upskill 30,000 European citizens in cybersecurity over the next three years, but anyone in Europe can join for free. Just create an Oracle account, hit the link to activate your learning journey, and you’re in.
