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.

Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Help Desk Support, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Information Technology Operations, Data Storage, General Networking, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Package and Software Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, IT Infrastructure, Project Management
★ 4.7 (292) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.8 (216K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Computer Networking, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, General Networking, Microsoft Teams, Authentications, Generative Model Architectures, Firewall, Hardening, Data Warehousing, Network Architecture, Data Storage, Security Controls, Problem Management, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols
★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Servers, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage
★ 4.8 (27K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux
★ 4.8 (165K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Web Presence, Python Programming, SQL
★ 4.8 (69K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Cloud Computing Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, General Networking, Database Architecture and Administration, Professional Networking, Information Technology, Database Administration, Customer Service
★ 4.7 (13K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Medical Records, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Security Awareness, Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Technical Support, Customer Support
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Management, Interpersonal Communications, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication
★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Peripheral Devices, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Desktop Support, Technical Support and Services, Threat Management, Help Desk Support, Cloud Services, Active Directory, Cybersecurity, Mac OS, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, IT Management, Cloud Security
★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Software, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Computer Networking, Network Support, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Software, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, System Software, Application Design, Microsoft Windows, Database Management
★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating System Administration, Cloud Services, General Networking, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Hardening, Network Support, Database Administration, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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