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: File I/O, Cryptography, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Data Mapping, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Database Design, Data Modeling, Cloud Deployment, SQL, PostgreSQL, Data Capture, Data Validation, Continuous Integration, Data Storage Technologies, Real Time Data, Continuous Monitoring, Schematic Diagrams
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Investigation, NIST 800-53, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Secure Coding, Key Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Java, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Test Data, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Versioning, Release Management, Open Source Technology, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Code Review, File Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Data Sharing, Content Marketing, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Server Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Servers, System Monitoring, User Provisioning, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Computer Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Disaster Recovery, Debugging, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Multi-Factor Authentication, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Security, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment, Amazon CloudWatch, Databases, AWS CloudFormation, Relational Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Architecture and Administration, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operational Databases, Cloud Management, Amazon Redshift, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, AWS Kinesis, Data Security, Serverless Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Business Leadership, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurship, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months