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.

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Workflow Management, Data Sharing, Product Testing, Document Management, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Computing Platforms, Software Installation, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows, System Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security, API Testing, Wireless Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Software Installation, System Monitoring, File Management, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Kanban Principles, Team Oriented, User Story, Team Building, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Internet Of Things, Digital pedagogy, Computer Science, Social Impact, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JSON, Server Side, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Development, Package and Software Management, Routing Protocols, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, Web Applications, SQL, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Syllabus Development, Writing, Course Development, Developing Training Materials
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Programming Principles, Encryption, Data Structures, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Distributed Computing, Network Architecture, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Analytics, Cloud Storage, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Data Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours