Sounds like no.
There are two provisions to deduct education expenses. The educational credits and deductions found in publication 970 only apply to education expenses incurred when taking courses and paying tuition to a qualified institution of higher education (that is qualified to participate in federal student aid programs). Some of those credits apply to tuition only, and some of them can apply to books and supplies, but they both start with taking courses at a qualified higher education institution.
Alternatively, education can be deducted as a work expense against work income if it is to maintain or improve your skills or training for that job. Education and training can't be deducted if it is to qualify for a new job or change of career. And, work-related training can only be deducted against income so you would need to be working and earning a salary or be self employed. Then finally, if you are an employee and not self-employed, work-related expenses are an itemized deduction subject to the 2% rule so the deduction will be limited or unusable depending on your other tax situations.
