Education & Learning Goals
Fund your education, courses, certifications, and learning goals with community support
Invest in Your Knowledge Journey
GoodGrid transforms how you fund your education and learning goals. Create an interactive pixel grid where colleagues, mentors, friends, and supporters can sponsor blocks to help fund your courses, certifications, workshops, or other educational pursuits.
Visualise Your Educational Progress
A sample grid for a UX certification:
Previous Client
Your work already shows UX expertise!
Previous Manager
So proud of your commitment to advancing your skills!
UX Community
Looking forward to having you join our certified members!
Web Design Team
Your UX skills have already helped us so much!
Career Mentor
This certification will open many doors for you!
Supporters can sponsor blocks with advice, encouragement, or messages about how your new skills will benefit you
Blocks cost up to £1 each, and supporters can purchase multiple blocks to increase their contribution
Share regular updates about your learning progress and how you're applying your new knowledge
Popular Learning Use Cases
Professional Certifications
Fund industry certifications, professional exams, or specialized training courses that will enhance your career prospects or help you pivot to a new industry.
Higher Education
Raise funds for university tuition, textbooks, research materials, study abroad experiences, or other higher education expenses.
Skills Development
Fund workshops, online courses, mentorship programs, or equipment needed to develop valuable skills in areas like coding, design, writing, public speaking, or other specialized talents.
Real-Life Example: Data Science Bootcamp
The Challenge
Jamie, a marketing professional, wanted to transition into data science but needed £8,000 to cover the costs of an intensive 12-week bootcamp plus living expenses during the full-time program.
The GoodGrid Solution
Jamie created a 120×120 grid with blocks at 50p each, organizing the grid to visually represent different modules of the bootcamp (data analysis, machine learning, etc.). Supporters could sponsor blocks in specific areas of the curriculum and leave encouraging messages.
The Results
Jamie raised the full £8,000 by reaching beyond just close friends and family. Professional contacts and online communities were particularly supportive, as they could directly see how their contribution fit into the larger goal. Jamie shared weekly updates during the bootcamp, showcasing new skills and projects, which kept supporters engaged throughout the learning journey.
"The visual nature of GoodGrid made my learning journey feel like a community effort. People didn't just donate—they invested in specific parts of my education. I was able to track my progress through the bootcamp by filling in the grid, which gave everyone a sense of shared accomplishment. Now I have a thriving data science career, and I still keep in touch with many of my supporters."
Ready to fund your education? Start your GoodGrid campaign today.
Create your learning fundraising campaign in minutes with our simple setup process. No technical skills required.