First aid courses can help you learn how to recognize common emergencies, understand basic response principles, and communicate effectively with trained professionals. You can build skills in identifying signs of illness or injury, assessing situations safely, and applying general preparedness concepts. Many courses introduce frameworks, scenario-based learning, and tools that support building confidence in responding to unexpected events.
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, MySQL, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, MySQL, Data Store, SQL, Cloud Storage, Database Management, Data Storage, Data Lakes
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Middleware, Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Amazon S3, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Emergency Response, Mitigation, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Big Data, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Educational Materials, Teaching, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Development, Working With Children
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research, Empowerment, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Science and Research, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Psychological Evaluations, Program Evaluation, Creativity, Curiosity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks