5 Free Courses To Start Your I.T. Career

Finding Free I.T. Courses

Did you just graduate or are you looking for something new? Perhaps you’ve decided to try for that promotion or maybe you’re looking to branch out for something related to technology. Maybe you’re looking to take on the I.T. world, or maybe your current job is asking everyone to upgrade their skills. Whatever you need, here’s the top list of completely free courses that are available online to anyone looking to start growing their expertise:

 

Comptia A+

Comptia A+ is the prequalifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. Updated on a regular basis, this course will teach candidates troubleshooting and problem-solving, and learn the possible problems involving everything from networking to operating systems, including mobile devices and security.  This certification can get you started for work in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. We strongly recommend taking a practice exam ahead of time, and you can find the free one here: Free Comptia A+ Practice Exams and Sample Questions

Find the free course here: Cybrary’s Comptia A+ 901

Introduction to Computer Science

180 Hours/9 Lessons

You’ll learn how to think algorithmically, solve programming problems, and become familiar with languages such as CSS, HTML, and PHP. The class is free, but the HarvardX Verified Certificate costs $90.

Harvard’s Introduction to Computer Science

 

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Courses

This has 4 different projects and is a beginner-level course. This is a step-by-step instructional website on how to create websites. The great thing about this site is that it lets you see your results in real-time.

Dash’s HTML, CSS, and JavaScript courses

 

Make Phone Apps

Udemy has 156 free courses about how to make a mobile app. You can also filter them based on what kind of system to learn, the amount of time you’re willing to spend, and what level you consider yourself. You could learn about Android development, iOS Development, Swift, mobile development, Ionic, C#, and more. Each class is graded by past students with a star rating system, so you can know ahead of time if the course will be what you’re looking for.

Udemy’s Mobile Apps Courses

 

Intro to Programming with Python

This course is 3-4 hours long, with a certificate included, and is for any beginner looking to become a professional computer programmer. It covers the basics that everyone needs. People who learn this have the edge over those still relying on Java and C.

Alison’s Introduction to Programming with Python

 

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