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.

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Cryptography, Simulations, Physics, Computing Platforms, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Digital Assets, Building Design, Analysis, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Digital Transformation, Technical Support, System Support, Servers, Network Security, Data Security, IT Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Business Analysis, Requirements Management, Team Building, Business Requirements, Acceptance Testing, Business Process Modeling, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Business Modeling, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Registration, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, OS Process Management, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), File Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, Ancient History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Linux Administration, Software Installation, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Command-Line Interface, Restful API
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Risk Modeling, AI Enablement, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Border Gateway Protocol, Firewall, Proxy Servers, Encryption, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Organizational Change, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Business Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Thinking, Asset Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks