7 Best CompTIA Courses for Beginners
We compared 7 compTIA courses currently listed on Udemy and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 3 of them teach the subject directly and 4 are built around a certification exam. 1 comes from a named university or institution, including IBM. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 7
- Price range
- $19.99 – $199.99
- Providers
- Udemy, Coursera
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 7 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, Coursera, matched to "compTIA" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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CompTIA A+ Core 2 Certification: Master IT Fundamentals
Master CompTIA A+ Core 2: Launch Your High-Impact IT Career!Are you ready to transform your passion for technology into a thriving, future-proof career? Our CompTIA A+ Core 2 Certification Course is your definitive launc...
$199.99listed price -
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CompTIA Security+ | Complete Guide to Security Fundamentals
N.B. - This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.Cybersecurity is no longer optional — it’s a core skill for anyone working in IT, cloud, DevOps, networking, or software engineering.The CompTIA Security+ (S...
$19.99listed price -
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Exam Prep Course
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification is the ideal starting point for individuals seeking to enter the world of IT. Whether you're a beginner exploring technology or a professional looking to understand founda...
$19.99listed price -
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(FC0-U71) CompTIA - IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) FC0-U61 exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to identify and explain the basics of:• Computing• IT infrastructure• Software development• Data...
$19.99listed price -
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals Exam FC0-U61 Simplified
CompTIA IT Fundamentals is a great certification to get when you start your career in IT. This course will cover all of the objectives to pass the current IT Fundamentals exam, FC0-U61. In this course, ins...
$19.99listed price -
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals ITF+ FCO-U61
CompTIA IT Fundamentals ITF+ (FCO-U61) certification is designed for individuals who are new to the IT industry and wish to gain a foundational understanding of IT concepts and terminology. This certification covers a wi...
$19.99listed price -
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Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals
Offered by IBM
In today’s connected world, core knowledge of IT hardware, software, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies is vital for almost every function, or role within an organization. Adding storage, updating an opera...
$49.00listed price
Best CompTIA Courses for Beginners compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CompTIA A+ Core 2 Certification: Master IT Fundamentals | Udemy | — | $199.99 | View → |
| 2 | CompTIA Security+ | Complete Guide to Security Fundamentals | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 3 | CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Exam Prep Course | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 4 | (FC0-U71) CompTIA - IT Fundamentals (ITF+) | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 5 | CompTIA IT Fundamentals Exam FC0-U61 Simplified | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 6 | CompTIA IT Fundamentals ITF+ FCO-U61 | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 7 | Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals | Coursera | IBM | $49.00 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 7 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $19.99 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Udemy and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 1 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including IBM — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Courses versus exam preparation
4 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching compTIA from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.
Before you enrol
Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.