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: Control Systems, Simulations, Mechanics, Angular, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Calculus
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, AI Enablement, Software Development, Python Programming, Game Design, Debugging
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Microservices, GitHub, Business Process Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Management, IT Automation, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Change Management, Project Management, System Implementation, Compliance Auditing, Software Testing, Auditing, Development Testing, Information Technology, Verification And Validation, Project Management Office (PMO), Internal Controls, Governance, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Data Integrity, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Test Script Development, Brute-force attacks, Cloud Security, Network Analysis, API Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Wireless Networks, Security Controls
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Governance, Legal Risk, Case Law, Corporate Finance, Business Ethics, Civil Law, Contract Review, Partnership Accounting, Organizational Structure, Analysis, Business
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Generative AI Agents, Internal Communications, Data Store
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Diagram Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Presentations, Dashboard, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Make.com, LinkedIn, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI, Content Creation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Content Marketing, Workflow Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours