11 Best Information Technology Courses for Beginners
Choosing an entry‑level information technology course can feel overwhelming, especially when the market offers a wide range of topics, providers and price points. This page brings together eleven beginner‑friendly options from three well‑known platforms – Udemy, edX and Coursera – each priced between $24.99 and $119.99. The courses cover core IT concepts such as hardware components, programming basics, cybersecurity, and the role of IT in business and healthcare, giving you a clear view of what you can expect to learn before committing to a programme.
The list is ordered according to our internal ranking, which reflects how comprehensively each course addresses fundamental IT skills and the clarity of its teaching approach. Use the overview below to compare key differences – from focus areas and delivery style to cost – and find the option that aligns with your learning goals and budget.
- Courses compared
- 11
- Price range
- $19.99 – $119.99
- Providers
- Udemy, edX, Coursera
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 11 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, edX, Coursera, matched to "information technology" 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 $119.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Beginner's Guide to Information Technology
Have you ever wondered what happens “under the hood” when you type in a URL? Did you ever wonder how the internal parts of a computer work? This course will demystify the workings of information technology, making...
$39.99listed price -
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Fundamentals of Information Technology
Are you serious about starting a career in IT, acing tech interviews, and landing your dream job? This course was made for people who answered yes to these questions.My Fundamentals of Information Technology course is pa...
$39.99listed price -
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Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone
Offered by IBM
Build the job-ready IT and non-technical IT skills in just six weeks. Plus, gain practical experience you can discuss in the interviews. No prior IT experience is required.
$49.00listed price -
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Foundations of IT Fundamentals
Offered by Packt
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...
$49.00listed price -
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A+ 2016: PC Components Fundamentals
Welcome to A+ PC Components Fundamentals from LearnSmart. This course will help you validate you have mastered the technologies found in today’s extensive and varied IT environment to boost your career. This course serie...
$39.99listed price -
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Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic
Offered by LearnQuest
This specialization is for anyone interested in learning more about computer programming, including the fundamental computer science knowledge and skills required for work in this field. Through 4 courses in this Special...
$49.00listed price -
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IT Fundamentals for Business Professionals: Cybersecurity and social implications
Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València
Working with Information Technology (IT) without the necessary background? Learn about cybersecurity, careers, and social implications of IT
$69.00listed price -
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Introduction to Hospital Information Systems
This course is designed to provide a short introduction on the basics of Hospital Information Systems (HIS). Here you will learn about the different solutions that play an important role in digitizing the healthcare indu...
$24.99listed price -
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IT Fundamentals - Everything you need to know about IT
Whether you are new to the computers or just want to brush up on your skills, this course provides information technology literacy and basic skills training for learners with limited experience. Course learning outcomes...
$119.99listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to Management Information Systems (MIS): A Survival Guide
Offered by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an MIS-dominated corporate world.
$119.00listed 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
Best Information Technology Courses for Beginners compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beginner's Guide to Information Technology | Udemy | — | $39.99 | View → |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Information Technology | Udemy | — | $39.99 | View → |
| 3 | Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone | edX | IBM | $49.00 | View → |
| 4 | Foundations of IT Fundamentals | Coursera | Packt | $49.00 | View → |
| 5 | A+ 2016: PC Components Fundamentals | Udemy | — | $39.99 | View → |
| 6 | Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic | Coursera | LearnQuest | $49.00 | View → |
| 7 | IT Fundamentals for Business Professionals: Cybersecurity and social i... | edX | Universitat Politècnica de València | $69.00 | View → |
| 8 | Introduction to Hospital Information Systems | Udemy | — | $24.99 | View → |
| 9 | IT Fundamentals - Everything you need to know about IT | Udemy | — | $119.99 | View → |
| 10 | Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS): A Survival Guide | edX | Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | $119.00 | View → |
| 11 | CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Exam Prep Course | Udemy | — | $19.99 | 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 11 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $119.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $100.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. 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, edX 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.
Courses versus exam preparation
1 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Information Technology 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.