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Beginner Computer Courses

Beginner computer courses can help you learn basic operating system navigation, file management, internet browsing, and word processing. You can build skills in spreadsheet creation, email communication, and online research techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and various web applications, showing how these skills are applied in everyday tasks and professional settings.


Popular Beginner Computer Courses and Certifications


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Computer Programming Tools, Physics, Angular

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Finetuning Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Transfer Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Microsoft Azure, Collaborative Software, Health Technology, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Patient-centered Care, Health Information Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Product Management: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Project Management, Product Development, Product Strategy, Portfolio Management, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Market Research, Business Acumen

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Machine Learning Methods

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Build, Analyze, and Refactor LLM Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Performance Tuning, Model Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Enterprise Application Management, Maintainability, System Monitoring, Scalability, Application Performance Management, Cost Reduction, Vector Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Engineering, Patch Management, Network Security, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Digital Forensics, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Monitor, Scale and Backup Your AI App

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Data Maintenance, Analytics, Event Monitoring, Service Level Agreement, System Support, Performance Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Princípios de Desenvolvimento Ágil de Software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Test Driven Development (TDD), Requirements Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Program Development, Diagram Design, Software Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Software Quality Control and Management Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Usability Testing, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, Selenium (Software), Acceptance Testing, Test Script Development, Back-End Web Development, API Testing, Test Case, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Functional Testing, Cloud Computing, Database Management Systems, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses

  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion: Northwestern University
  • Finetuning Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Product Management: An Introduction: IBM
  • Systems and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build, Analyze, and Refactor LLM Workflows: Coursera
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response: Edureka
  • Monitor, Scale and Backup Your AI App: Coursera

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