Course Status
FY26 enrollment is closed
Enrollment for the current FY26 MAIN courses (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) has closed. New MAIN course options offered through participating partner institutions are scheduled to become available beginning July 2026.
The next course set will be aligned to industry-recognized professional certificates, including Coursera pathways from providers such as Google and Microsoft.
Learner Paths
Choose your next step
Use this page to review current course status, upcoming MAIN course timing, and the types of AI training offered through participating partner institutions.
Workforce and community learners
FY26 enrollment has closed. Job seekers, workforce members, and community learners can check back for July 2026 MAIN course options.
K-12 educators
FY26 course enrollment has closed. K-12 educators can review upcoming MAIN course options beginning July 2026 or email MAIN with questions about future availability.
Faculty, staff and students
If you are with a Mississippi public institution, you may already have access through institutional systems.
Statewide Network
Participating institutions
FY26 public enrollment has closed. Additional institutions may continue to use institution-specific access workflows for their own learners. For institutional access, check your campus Canvas/LMS and workforce portals first. If access is not visible, contact your institution’s e-learning, workforce, or academic support office.
Community college course links
These external course pages are retained for reference and future updates.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
FY26 enrollment closed. New MAIN course options through this partner are scheduled for July 2026.
Pearl River Community College
FY26 enrollment closed. Check the institution for current status.
Mississippi Delta Community College
FY26 enrollment closed. Check the institution for current status.
Jones College
FY26 enrollment closed. Check the institution for current status.
Southwest Mississippi Community College
FY26 enrollment closed. Check the institution for current status.
Coahoma Community College
FY26 enrollment closed. Check the institution for current status.
Additional participating community colleges
Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC), Meridian Community College (MCC), Itawamba Community College (ICC), Copiah-Lincoln Community College (Co-Lin), East Central Community College (ECCC), East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), Holmes Community College (Holmes CC), Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC), and Hinds Community College (Hinds CC).
Participating universities
University of Southern Mississippi (USM), Alcorn State University (ASU), Delta State University (DSU), Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi State University (MSU), Mississippi University for Women (MUW), University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), and University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).
Course Catalog
Courses offered through MAIN partners
Past MAIN courses have provided foundational and applied AI training with direct workforce relevance. New MAIN course options scheduled for July 2026 will be aligned to industry-recognized professional certificate pathways through Coursera.
Delivery
How courses work
MAIN courses are delivered through Canvas and designed for flexibility around your schedule. Many courses include up to 64 hours of learning content across 16 modules.
Open-ended
Start when you are ready, with no fixed term.
Self-paced
Move through modules on your own timeline.
Fully online
Learn from anywhere through Canvas.
Structured
Work through slides, videos, discussions, quizzes, and assignments.
Credentials
Certificates, badges and credit
Learners may be able to earn professional development credentials through MAIN courses, including completion certificates and digital badges. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are planned for eligible learners.
Credential availability, type, and cost can vary by institution and course.
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Questions
Questions about MAIN courses?
Email MAIN@mgccc.edu with questions about closed FY26 enrollment, upcoming July 2026 MAIN courses, or future industry-credential aligned options.