There is no excuse to be living in the twenty first century and being a Luddite. We no longer use just computers but Smartphones, apps and gadgets that are filled with codes and programs. It is only fitting that we start learning more about these than the superficial knowledge of specifications and there’s no better place to start learning about computer than a computer. Here are 5 best free websites to learn computer courses online that will help you brush up your computer skills:
1) Code Year
Code Year is a perfect free websites to learn computer courses online. It is primarily a coding website that will make you a pro in all aspects of coding. You can start with the basics if you are a beginner. There are beginner and advanced courses on Javascript, HTML, CSS, jQuery and Object Orient Programming. Once you have all these languages under your belt, you will get an overall education in how to combine it all and make an interactive website.
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2) W3Schools.com
W3Schools.com is the ‘world’s largest web development website’ where you can educate yourself as a beginner or expert. It has the most colorful array of online computer courses, starting from HTML tutorials to web building and services, covering ASP.NET, XML tutorials, browser and sever scripting in between. The website converted to HTML5 about a year ago, so you will be able to take course on that as well. They have an online certification program which you can opt for after taking the free courses. It costs about $95 per certificate.
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3) Landofcode.com
Landofcode.com is one of the best free websites to learn computer courses online to opt for if you want a complete and rounded knowledge of the mechanics of websites. It starts with web markup and progresses to CSS style and layout, server and browser scripting, web planning and programming. It even helps you write CVs and cover letters for related jobs and helps you make money online through your website. So Landofcode makes sure their courses come to fruition.
4) Webmonkey
Webmonkey is for those who are in a hurry and need to learn coding quickly. There are tutorials on HTML, JavaScript, Indentities, HTML5, Multimedia, CSS, UI/UX, jQuery, Jango, Prototype and so much more. It also has ‘cheat sheets’ on HTML, CSS and special characters, in case you are even more eager to get to your website quickly. You can get a little training in color charts as well, so that you can brighten up your website. There are templates and snippets of codes that you can copy and paste to your webpage.
5) Free-Ed.Net
Free-Ed.Net is a Free Education network website that provides detailed free education on computer sciences, among other disciplines. You can opt for Computer science that has general computer science, operating systems, database handling etc. in the course. You can also take Information & Communication technology that has web scripting and design, communications and computer networking courses. There is another course of game development for all those who aspire to make their own games.
Other than these, there are lots of free courses online that you can pursue. While looking for an online computer course and prior to choosing one, make sure it has proper credentials and check for testimonials.
I can say that I am fortunate enough to know how to use the computer but I’m still open to new lessons and knowledge to improve more. Those sites could definitely help. 🙂 Thanks!
You are welcome hazel. Keep visiting.
The Best One Is W3schools. I always take help in HTML and javascript from here when I need.
Webmonkey is also good:) Thanks for sharing your views !!
I remember visiting Webmonkey years ago. I forgot all about it, and didn’t realize it was still around. I have visited w3schools on a number of occasions. The others I am not familiar with and will have to take a look at. I’m always looking for additional resources.
Keep visiting Ray! Thanks for stopping by and dropping a comment.
W3School is just rocking,I learnt html, css and javascript from w3school and right now looking to have some basics of other languages too.
Hello Tarun
Even i too learned html and javascipt from W3Schools.com. Thank you for sharing your views with us. Keep visiting!
Amit
W3Schools.com is really awesome.. I am just in love with it…
Ohh… I just checked the above comments n found that, like me, most of them are addicted to learn with W3Schools.com! 🙂
The computers,Laptops,Notebook,Smart phone is common now these days.I have visited your all five websites and you provide such a good information with us which is very useful for me.One of my friend also asked me before about the online computer course learner but now i told him about these five sites.