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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Robotics with Webots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Mapping, Graph Theory, Planning, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Engineering, Data Structures, Python Programming, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    Internet of Things: Foundations of Design and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Prototyping, PIC Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Information Technology Architecture, USB, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), System Configuration, Software Development, Power Electronics, Microarchitecture, Software Development Tools, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power, Project Planning, Electric Power Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    From Excel to Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Trend Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Symmetric Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Getting started with Google Workspace

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Calendar Management, Spreadsheet Software, File Management, Excel Formulas, Email Security, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Validation, Document Management, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Version Control

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Fundamentos de Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Mockups, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Prototyping, Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, GitHub

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Modern Statistical Computing and Regression Modeling in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Statistics, Data Storage, Database Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Generative AI Lab Series

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Real Time Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Code Review, Debugging, Software Documentation, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI Essentials: A Comprehensive Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Technical Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Digital Marketing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, MarTech, Case Studies, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Business Transformation, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Internet of Things: Foundations of Design and Development: CertNexus
  • From Excel to Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python): University of Michigan
  • Symmetric Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Getting started with Google Workspace: Google Cloud
  • Fundamentos de Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Modern Statistical Computing and Regression Modeling in R: Arizona State University
  • AWS Generative AI Lab Series: Amazon Web Services
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM

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