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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Cloud Engineering, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Facebook, Media Strategy, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, A/B Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Technology Solutions, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Servers, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Restful API, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Typography, Web Applications, React.js, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, Javascript
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Pandas (Python Package), Professional Networking, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Large Language Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Command-Line Interface, Unit Testing, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, SQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, React.js, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Generative AI, UI Components, Database Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Review, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Staff Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Creativity, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Collaborative Software, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Management, Machine Learning, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks