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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), File Management, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, OS Process Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Outreach, Community and Social Work
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Scala Programming, Data Integration, Command-Line Interface, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, System Design and Implementation, Apache Cassandra, Data Pipelines, Java, Distributed Computing, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Application Deployment, Enterprise Application Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Solution Design, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Online Advertising, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing Tools, Dashboard, Marketing, User Accounts, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: JSON, NoSQL, Javascript, Data Store, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Software Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, No-Code Development, Organizational Skills, Content Management, Document Management, Productivity, User Accounts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Creativity, Research and Design, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Surveys, Data Collection, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, User Research, Presentations, Communication, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, Education and Training, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Lifelong Learning, Community Outreach, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Engineering, Workforce Development, Production Management, Automation, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Technologies, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Workforce Planning, Robotics, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Business, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks