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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Brainstorming, Peer Review, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Business Modeling, Proposal Development, Creativity, Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Thought Leadership, Customer Relationship Building, Content Management Systems, Business Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Software Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Market Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Financial Data
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Jupyter, Data Visualization, NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Security Strategy, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Canva (Software), Creative Design, Content Creation, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Online Advertising, Small Business Accounting, User Accounts, Driving engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours