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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Social Media, Editing, Job Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Employee Training, Insurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Rmarkdown, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Customer Relationship Building, Business, Negotiation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Network Model, Digital Assets, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Data Analysis, Asset Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Economics, Information Technology, Competitive Intelligence, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Business Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Strategic Communication, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alibaba Cloud Academy
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Security, Servers, Cloud Storage, Web Servers, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months