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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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    Board Infinity

    Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Data, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Failure Analysis, Model Based Systems Engineering, Debugging, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation, System Design and Implementation, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication, Innovation, Transportation Operations, Real Time Data

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Network Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Storage, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(二)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Maintainability, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Attack

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, System Configuration, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Proxy Servers, Scripting, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Scalability, Cloud Applications, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, JSON, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Security, Restful API, Object Oriented Design, Database Design, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Application Deployment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, System Monitoring, Communication Systems, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze AI SEO Data for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Performance Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    CompTIA Network+

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Disaster Recovery, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Cloud Services

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Advanced App Development in Android Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Animation and Game Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Engineering Calculations, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Facility Management, Calculus, Business Analytics

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Workflows Across Tools Seamlessly

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Automation, Project Management Software, Systems Thinking, Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110): CertNexus
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(二)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (2)): National Taiwan University
  • CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Attack: CertNexus
  • Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework: Vanderbilt University
  • Google Network Security: Google
  • Analyze AI SEO Data for Impact: Coursera
  • CompTIA Network+: Infosec
  • Advanced App Development in Android Capstone: Imperial College London

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