IT Courses for Beginners
Beginner IT courses can help you learn computer fundamentals, networking basics, cybersecurity principles, and software development basics. You can build skills in troubleshooting, system administration, and coding in languages like Python or Java. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, Linux for operating systems, and various cloud platforms, showing how these skills are applied in real-world IT environments.
Popular Beginner IT Courses and Certifications
Status: Free TrialStatus: AI skillsMicrosoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Cloud Computing
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Programming, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Project Management
Status: Free TrialStatus: AI skillsGoogle
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Windows Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Data Storage
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Data Storage, Help Desk Support, Desktop Support, Peripheral Devices, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service
What brings you to Coursera today?
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Linux Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Responsible AI, Cyber Attacks
Status: Free TrialJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Security Awareness, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, Desktop Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, Health Care, Patient Communication, Technical Support, Customer Support
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Encryption, Cryptography, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Authentications, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, AI Enablement, Wireless Networks
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Peripheral Devices, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Desktop Support, Threat Management, Help Desk Support, Network Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Mac OS, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Electrical Safety, IT Management, Cloud Security
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Architecture, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication
Status: Free TrialStatus: AI skillsGoogle
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL
What brings you to Coursera today?
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular it courses
- Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft
- Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone: IBM
- Google IT Support: Google
- Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
- System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
- IBM IT Support: IBM
- IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
- Healthcare IT Support: Johns Hopkins University
- IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
- Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support - 100-140: Pearson
