The holidays bring two kinds of people: the ones who buy gifts early, and the ones who are still Googling present ideas the night before the gift exchange. Either way, here’s a shortcut—you can’t go wrong with the gift of tech skills. Not scented candles. Not novelty mugs. Practical, future-proof skills that will actually get used. And yes, you’re allowed to gift them to yourself too. Consider it self-care with ROI.
If 2026 is shaping up to be the year you finally level up, pivot, or just sharpen your competitive edge, here are the tech learning experiences worth putting under your (literal or metaphorical) tree.
Start with the easiest gift: a free tech skill class
Zero pressure, commitment, or cost. A free tech skill class is the simplest way to give someone (or yourself) a “try something new” moment that doesn’t require overthinking.
Sign up with a friend and walk into 2026 having learned something you can actually use at work—and even at home. That’s a better gift than socks.
Workshops: Ring in the new year with a new skill
Kick off 2026 with a skill you can actually use. A workshop is perfect for anyone who wants fast, focused learning that doesn’t require a months-long commitment. In just a few hours, you’ll walk away with something concrete—whether that’s an AI workflow, a polished data visualization, or the coding basics you keep pretending you’ll learn “someday.” Quick. Practical. Immediately satisfying. Exactly the kind of energy the new year deserves.
For the future-thinkers: short courses and our new AI offerings
All new AI courses: Your AI era jump-start
If you want to kick off 2026 with something a little… smarter, our AI courses are the move. These aren’t “dabble for a weekend” moments. They’re structured, instructor-led courses built to help you work with AI—not against it. Think real workflows, real tools, real upgrades your coworkers will definitely notice. New year, new competitive edge.
Short courses: The classics for a reason
Our short courses (the originals) are still some of the best ways to level up in design, data, product, and coding—especially if you want a deeper dive without committing to a full-time bootcamp. Live instruction, real project work, and the kind of skills that actually matter when you’re reworking your resume in January. And yes, AI training is built into each course too.
Gift these to the coworker preparing for their next big move. Or yourself. Especially yourself.
The best part: every gift pays forward into 2026
When you learn something new, you don’t just get smarter—you get braver. Clearer. More capable. A good skill sticks with you, opens doors, and makes you show up differently at work.
Whether you’re gifting it to yourself or someone who deserves a win, choose the skills that keep opening doors long after the holidays. We can help you get started.