Learn Software, Artificial Intelligence and English from Scratch for Free: BTK Academy!

SITE NAME AND LINKS:

• Site Name: BTK Academy

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• Official URL: https://www.btkakademi.gov.tr/

• Origin / Service Language: Türkiye (T.R. Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure - Information Technologies and Communication Authority) / Turkish

• Training Catalog and Announcements: https://www.btkakademi.gov.tr/portal/catalog

• When you try to take courses on foreign education platforms for Python programming, Excel, Cyber Security, English or the latest trend in Artificial Intelligence tools (even direct use of NotebookLM and ChatGPT!), you will face course fees of thousands of liras. However, in Türkiye, there is a huge platform offered by the state, which includes hundreds of hours of professional video training, completely free of charge: BTK Academy.

  This portal, run by the Information Technologies and Communications Authority, is not only for software engineers; From those who want to learn A1-B1 level English from scratch to office workers who want to learn advanced Excel, from special coding trainings for children "NotebookLM", "Trusted Artificial Intelligence", "Digital Literacy" and "Presentation Techniques in Entrepreneurship". Moreover, it is not just limited to online videos; Free face-to-face technology camps, internship-supported career workshops and award-winning competitions (Datathon, etc.) held all over Türkiye are also announced here.

• STEP BY STEP USE:

  1. https://www.btkakademi.gov.tr/ and click "Login" button "Login with e-Government".

  2. T.R. Connect to your account in seconds with your ID number and e-Government password (You do not need to fill out an extra membership form or enter card information).

  3. "Categories" section (Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Personal Development, System/Network) or type the topic you want to learn in the search bar (e.g. "Excel", "Python" or "English").

  4. Enter the page of the course you selected and "Register for Training" button; Start watching the videos in the curriculum one by one.

  5. After completing the training videos, successfully pass the online assessment exam at the end of the course and download the official "Certificate of Participation" issued by the system in your name as a PDF and attach it to your CV or LinkedIn profile.

• REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITS: Online video trainings are completely free for citizens of the Republic of Türkiye and users with a valid Foreign Identity Number (starting with 98/99) with e-Government login. "Face-to-Face Trainings and Career Workshops" held in cities generally have quotas, may require age/student status, and there is an 80% attendance requirement for accepted candidates.

• PRIVACY AND SECURITY: T.R. It is the official education portal of BTK, affiliated with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The login process is done securely directly through the official e-Government Gateway authentication system. There is a verification code on the certificates.

• ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES AND WHOM IT IS SUITABLE FOR:

  • Advantages: 100% free, Turkish explanation, very extensive and up-to-date 2026 training catalog (Artificial Intelligence, Software, English, Business), e-Government assurance and official participation certificate.

  • Disadvantages: Some very comprehensive software courses can take a long time for beginners; There is a quota limit in face-to-face workshops.

  • Who is it suitable for: Students who want to strengthen their CV, new graduates, those who want to change professions, employees who want to learn English or Excel.

• BRIEF CONCLUSION: Before paying for the course, be sure to check the BTK Academy catalogue; You can find the much higher quality education you are looking for here, free of charge and with certification. First "Popular Tutorials"!