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 Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, Code Review, User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Data Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, digital literacy, Communication, Self-Awareness, Technical Communication, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Scala Programming, Servers, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Content Management, Digital Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Web Content, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Governance, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Classification Algorithms, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Plot (Graphics), Web Applications, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Cold Calling, Customer Analysis, Sales Process, Target Market, Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Planning, Business Marketing, Sales, Growth Strategies, Market Research, Sales Prospecting, Business Development, New Business Development, A/B Testing, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Animations, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Design and Product, Business, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Human Resource Policies, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Governance, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Brand Management, Team Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks