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: Command-Line Interface, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology Operations, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Network Support, Cloud Computing, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Web Presence, Python Programming, SQL
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Service Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Service Level, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Design, Service Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Elicitation, Service Level Agreement, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Development, Process Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, IT Management, Information Technology, Information Technology Operations, Operations Management, Asset Management, Operations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, IT Service Management, Service Management, IT Management, Change Control, Information Technology Operations, Incident Response, Information Technology, Change Requests, Service Level, Operations Management, Incident Management, Governance, Technical Management, Help Desk Support, Asset Management, Operations, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Cloud Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Governance, Enterprise Security, Human Factors (Security)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Adjudication, Case Law, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Agile Project Management, Information Technology, Technical Management, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Stakeholder Communications, Governance, Resource Allocation, Communication Planning, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Strategic Partnership, Process Mapping, Brainstorming, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Import/Export, Data Access, Legal Risk, Informed Consent, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Mac OS, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix Shell, File Systems, Computer Literacy, Unix, File I/O, OS Process Management, Prompt Patterns, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks