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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.

Popular IT Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, OS Process Management, Network Security, Package and Software Management, Information Technology, IT Automation, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (170) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Cloud Technologies, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Performance Management

    4.7 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (163) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Cultural Responsiveness, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Oral Expression

    4.8 stars, 682 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (682) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Predictive Modeling

    4.7 stars, 178 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (178) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.6 stars, 355 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (355) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Culture, Literacy, Cultural Diversity

    4.7 stars, 262 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (262) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, iOS Development, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication Systems, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Network Analysis, Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, System Software, Market Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 490 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (490) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Discover Acting

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Oral Expression, Self-Awareness, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity

    4.9 stars, 222 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (222) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Blockchain, Legal Research, Workforce Development, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Digital Transformation, Court Systems, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Adjudication, Automation, AI literacy, Innovation, Virtual Environment

    4.4 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Public History, Demography, Cultural Diversity

    4.6 stars, 811 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (811) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Interaction, Patient-centered Care, Regulatory Compliance, Needs Assessment

    4.7 stars, 477 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (477) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular it courses

  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
  • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
  • AI for Everyday Life: Kennesaw State University
  • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space: University of Cape Town
  • Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Discover Acting: University of London
  • Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law: Universidad Austral

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