Free Technology Courses

South Hills Free Technology Courses

South Hills School of Business & Technology has created a few free, hands-on experiences that give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the web, data, and cybersecurity shape our interconnected world. Dive into the tools and skills that power the digital age and discover how you can be part of the next generation of creators, innovators, and tech builders.

Each free course also includes extra resources to further your skills and if you complete a course we’ll even send you a certificate of completion you can add to your resume.

 

Free Courses

Hack the Web

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of hacking the web to learn how people craft the World Wide Web that we use every day. You will learn how to build the basic building blocks of web design and learn how websites are crafted with code. You will explore the essential components of creating modern websites from scratch. The course covers the fundamentals of HTML for structuring web content, CSS for styling and layout, and JavaScript to add interactivity and dynamic elements so you can start building your own websites and exploring front-end development.

Hack With Data

Want to learn about the power of data in our highly interconnected world? This course is a hands-on learning experience showing off the power and fundamentals of hacking with data. It provides an inside look at the data centers and computer hardware where data is stored, explores coding with SQL and Python to give us full control, and highlights real-world applications of data in cybersecurity.

Hack the CTF

A capture-the-flag (CTF) is a security-focused puzzle solving challenge that teaches you to think like a hacker, build a security mindset, and learn about common computer security challenges. With this mini-course on CTF, we have created a fun way to learn some basics of computer security and you get to try and solve these challenges yourself! With so many IT systems needing secured, developing a mindset around security is crucial no matter what part of technology you may be involved with. If you maintain systems, build systems, or write code, knowing security is essential to protecting data and our digital assets.

Interested in a Career in Technology?

If you are interested in current technology and want to help maintain the networks and hardware of today’s businesses, the Information Technology program at South Hills could be for you. 

The demand for skilled software developers and programmers continues to increase as new technologies emerge. The Software Development and Programming program at South Hills will teach you the skills necessary to succeed in this rewarding career field.