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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, IT Automation, Scripting, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Media and Communications, World History, Storytelling, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Data Transformation, File I/O, Data Processing, JSON, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Jupyter
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Social Justice, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness, Higher Education, Behavior Management, Program Evaluation, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, School Psychology, Empowerment, Personal Development, Childhood Education and Development, Advocacy, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Mindfulness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Public Speaking, Engineering Documentation, Business Communication, Concision, Crisis Management, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Report Writing, Writing, Engineering Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Biology, Systems Thinking, Life Sciences, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Cash Flows
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Equities, Finance, Financial Services, Market Liquidity, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Fixed Asset, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Sales Training, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks