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Updated on Jan 23, 2026 11:05 IST

IT skills have become among the most valuable and highly paid. With almost all businesses adopting technology in one aspect or the other, job opportunities are available for those who know how to use it. If you want to start a career in the IT industry, it is the best time to start. Check out the most popular computer courses here.

Computer courses are quite popular among Class 12 pass-outs, fresher graduates and working professionals. These are the most sought-after courses among engineering aspirants, regardless of their branch.

Computer courses can further be bifurcated into IT and software engineering courses. As for regular courses, there are programs like BE, BTech, BCA, and BSc in Computer Science or Information Technology. Postgraduate courses include ME, MTech, MCA, and MSc in relevant disciplines. For computer courses other than the regular ones, the list is endless: online computer courses, short-term certificate courses, and diploma programmes. Students can check the list of all the popular computer courses offered under the aforesaid modes below.

Table of contents

Key Highlights
Certificate in Computer Courses
Diploma Courses in Computers
Online Computer Courses in India
Most Popular Computer Courses in 2026
FAQs Regarding Computer Courses

Key Highlights

Key Highlights	Details
Course content	Learn the fundamentals of computers, software, and programming through various specialised courses
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 with 50% aggregate marks
Types of Courses	Basic and advanced courses in software development, Microsoft Office, operating systems, graphic design, etc.
Courses After 12th and Graduation	Programs after 12th - BCA, B.Tech, B.Sc, and diplomas Programs after graduation - M.Tech, MCA, and M.Sc.
Top In-Demand Computer Courses	Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Mobile App Development, Internet of Things (IoT)
Top Colleges in India	IITs, DA-IICT, BITS Pilani, Anna University, etc.
Career Prospects	Data Scientist, Full Stack Developer, Cloud Architect, AI/ML Engineer

Certificate in Computer Courses

Some of the popular computer courses offered at certificate course levels are mentioned in the table below:

Course Name	Duration	Average Fees (INR)
Web Designing	18 months	12,000
VFX and Animation	8 months	30,000
Hardware and Networking Courses	6 months	10,000
Software and Programming Language Courses	12 months - 15 months	2,000 - 10,000
Tally	3 months	3,000 - 6,000
Cyber Security	3 months - 2 years	15,000 - 20,000
Microsoft Office and Typing	150 hours	7,500 - 10,000
Diploma in IT	6 months - 1 year	1,50,000
Diploma in Computer Science	12 months	35,000
Data Entry Operator	6 months	3,000
Computer Hardware Maintenance	6 months	2,000

Diploma Courses in Computers

Some of the top diploma computer courses programmes are tabulated below. All aspirants must note that to pursue a diploma, they must have passed class 10. For PG Diploma computer courses, candidates must have a graduation degree.

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Course Name	Duration	Average Fees (INR)
Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA)	6 - 12 months	2 to 5 lakh
Diploma in Computer Programming (DCP)	1 - 2 years	2 to 5 lakh
PG Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA)	1 year	3.5 to 7 lakh
PG Diploma in Computer Science and Applications	1 year	3.5 to 7 lakh

Online Computer Courses in India

Some of the major websites that offer Online Computer Courses in India are:

Course Provider	Average Course Fees (INR)	Duration
Coursera	3500 - 7000	10 months
Udemy	1,500 - 14,000	10 - 12 months
FutureLearn	13,300	10 - 12 months
NIELIT Kolkata	11,500	8 - 10 months
upGrad	80,000	1 year
Google IT support	20,580	6 months
IBM Cybersecurity analyst	40,000	6 months
Google Cloud Architecture	14,000	4 - 6 months
edX	3,500 - 20,000	1 year
PVTuts	15,000	-
Udacity	28,000	-

Most Popular Computer Courses in 2026

Some of the most popular computer courses in 2026, based on the latest trends and recruiters' demand, are listed below.

Popular Computer Courses
Web Designing	Animation
VFX	Networking
Programming and Software	Tally
Cyber Security	Microsoft Office and Typing
Diploma in IT	Diploma in Computer Science
Data Entry Operator Course	Computer Hardware Maintenance
Block Chain	Agile
Linux	Scala
PHP	Node.js

FAQs Regarding Computer Courses

Q. What are some top courses for Computer Science?

A. Blockchain, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Science are some of the top computer courses that are likely to get a person high paying jobs.

Q. What are the subjects in Polytechnic Computer Science?

A. Some of the important subjects in Polytechnic Computer Science are Mathematics, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Operating Systems, Data Communication and Object-Oriented Concepts.

Q. Are Computer Courses worth it?

A. Yes. Computer courses helps one in getting the working knowledge of any particular topic or subject. It also helps the person to enhance their skills as per the industry requirements.

Q. Can I learn Computer courses Online?

A. There are plenty of certification courses related computer and IT are available online. Interested candidates can choose any of them as per their interest or current trends. Some of the popular online courses are available above.

Q. What are some of the free online computer courses in India?

A. Students can visit the platforms such as Udemy, Coursera, Upgrad, FutureLearn, etc. to check for free online computer courses. However, they must make sure that they must pursue course from an authentic platform only.

Q. What is the duration of Computer Courses?

A. The duration of the computer courses depends on what level of study you are pursuing. Online courses are usually of 3 months to 1 year duration.

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