> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.opentechacademy.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Open Tech Academy Documentation

> Official documentation for Open Tech Academy, a student-led 501(c)(3) offering free hardware courses, certificates, browser tools, and PC build workshops.

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**Open Tech Academy** is a student-led IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping technology education free and accessible for everyone. We believe in reducing barriers to entry by providing open-access resources, self-paced courses, and practical workshops with no paywalls or upsells.

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## Where to start

Explore our documentation sections below to learn more about our mission, programs, and codebases.

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  <Card title="Organization" icon="building-columns" href="/organization/mission">
    Learn about our mission, 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, transparency policies, and corporate sponsors.
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  <Card title="Programs" icon="graduation-cap" href="/programs/learning-center">
    Discover our core educational initiatives, including the Learning Center, build-to-own workshops, and free tech tools.
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## Core Pillars

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  <Card title="No Ads or Upsells" icon="ban">
    All of our learning materials and software tools are 100% free and open to everyone, funded entirely by donor support.
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  <Card title="Student Led" icon="users">
    Our organization is operated and developed by student leaders, fostering hands-on leadership and engineering experience.
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  <Card title="Open Access" icon="unlock">
    We build in public, release open-source code under friendly licenses, and maintain a fully transparent ledger of expenses.
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