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: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Agentic systems, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Model Optimization, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Post-Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Docker (Software), ChatGPT, Containerization, Google Gemini, OpenAI, Development Environment, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Git (Version Control System), Debugging, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Engineering, Patch Management, Network Security, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Workplace inclusivity, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Personal Development, Team Management, Team Building, Resilience, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Self-Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Content Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Market Research, Digital Marketing Tools, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Process Modeling, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Application Deployment, Enterprise Application Management, Program Development, Development Environment, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Common Core Standards, Information Privacy, Governance, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Target Audience, Trend Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing, Performance Reporting, Performance Analysis, Business Reporting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Telecommuting, Project Management, Productivity Software, Project Documentation, Internal Communications, Data Security, File Management, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks