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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.

Popular IT Courses and Certifications


  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Creativity

    ★ 4.7 (5.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Market Opportunities, Chemistry

    ★ 4.6 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Leaflet (Software), Big Data, Data Processing, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Object Oriented Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Computer Programming, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, IT Automation, File I/O, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Scripting, Computational Logic, Program Development, Computer Programming, File Systems, Debugging, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Cybersecurity Threats and Security Program Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Vendor Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Yellow Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Data Collection, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Probability Distribution, Regression Analysis, Project Design, Quality Assessment, Project Schedules, Business Process, Project Management

    ★ 4.7 (4.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lund University

    Writing in English at University

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Writing, English Language

    ★ 4.7 (839) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Drug Development, Medical Billing, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Hospital Admissions, Hospital Medicine, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Behavior Management, Biology, Goal Setting, Endocrinology, Mindfulness, Exercise Science

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Confluence Support, Reporting & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Collaborative Software, Management Reporting, Developing Training Materials, Problem Management, Data Presentation, Problem Solving, Performance Reporting, Data Analysis, End User Training and Support, Training and Development, Jira (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Trend Analysis, User Feedback, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Technical Support, Stakeholder Management, Document Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular it courses

  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University
  • Drug Discovery : University of California San Diego
  • Functional Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Python Programming Essentials: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Threats and Security Program Development: John Wiley & Sons
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Writing in English at University: Lund University
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University

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