There are a number of unique and useful IT courses available these days. Some of them may be particularly useful for businesses, depending on business needs. Here are some examples.

1. Pioneering information technology. Although many people aspire to work with information technology, it takes a special type of person to fill a leadership role in this field. Many courses are now available to help develop these leadership skills.

2. VoIP technology. More and more businesses are moving away from the standard telephone systems that have been in use for decades. These companies have found that VoIP systems reduce both equipment and personnel costs. Thus, courses in VoIP technology can make a very valuable IT worker.

3. Cloud computing. As access to the Internet becomes more universal, a number of industries – large and small – have found cloud computing a viable solution. The courses cover topics such as planning, installation, maintenance, and security of cloud computing infrastructure.

4. Use business software. Although business software is easier to use than ever, it still requires some level of training to get the most out of these programs. Most companies can benefit from training courses on the specific software they use. At the very least, key employees may take some of these courses, and then provide the training to other employees.

5. Privacy Compliance. More and more countries are enacting strict legislation regarding the collection and sharing of personal data. As a result, it is becoming increasingly important for companies to ensure that their technology practices comply with these laws. Since privacy and data laws can be somewhat difficult to understand, courses on these topics are a vital part of an IT education.

6. Software development. Most IT managers will admit that one of their biggest expenses is purchasing, licensing, and updating business software. For this reason, many companies choose to develop their own software in-house. Besides reducing expenses, internally developed software has the advantage of being tailored to the unique requirements and operating methods of a particular company. Courses in a variety of software development programs are now widely available.

7. Technical support. Although a large amount of technical support work is outsourced to other countries, a number of companies still take care of this work themselves. Thus, there is a need to train qualified support staff to deal with the day-to-day issues that arise, both in person and over the phone. Such training courses prove invaluable to companies that prefer to deal with their own technical support.

These are just a few of the many courses available. When evaluating such options, companies do a good job of considering the size and needs of their particular company, the staff available, the cost of training, and its potential benefits. In doing so, they can take full advantage of the exciting developments in information technology, and harness these powerful tools while maximizing efficiency and profitability.