IT courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, database management, networking fundamentals, and cybersecurity principles. You can build skills in troubleshooting, system administration, and software development methodologies. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database queries, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, showing how these skills are applied in real-world IT environments.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Analysis, Knowledge Transfer, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Courage, Personal Integrity, Culture Transformation, Professional Development, Leadership, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Business Development, B2B Sales, Strategic Partnership, Sales Presentations, Enterprise Sales, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Contract Negotiation, Sales Development, Sales, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Search Engine Optimization, Sales Prospecting, Relationship Building, Telephone Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Case Studies
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Safety Standards, Quality Assurance, Scientific Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Auditing, Audit Planning, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Record Keeping, Information Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Grant Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Web Presence, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Prospecting and Qualification
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Diplomacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Displays, USB, Wireless Networks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Display Devices, Virtual Machines, General Networking, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Network Support, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Memory Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months