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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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    Coursera

    Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, User Accounts, Information Technology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de Chile

    ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Culture, Technology Strategies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, World History, Emerging Technologies, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Security Engineer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Engineering, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, CI/CD, Virtual Networking, Key Management, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Scenario Testing, Technical Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Politecnico di Milano

    Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Data Centers

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    GitHub Copilot for Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub, Prompt Engineering, Program Development, Software Documentation, AI Enablement, Test Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Generative AI, Debugging, Web Development Tools, React.js

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Random Forest Algorithm, Software Development, Web Development Tools

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, API Gateway, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Big Data, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Clemson University

    Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Prototyping

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, FinTech, Cyber Risk, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Interoperability, Commercial Lending, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Financial Inclusion, Exploit development, Derivatives, Key Management, Cryptography, Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    ChatGPT - Usos y Estrategias

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, Generative AI, LLM Application, Digital pedagogy, Natural Language Processing, Content Creation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera
  • ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?: Universidad de Chile
  • Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Security Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response: LearnQuest
  • Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • GitHub Copilot for Project Management: Microsoft
  • Learn Python: Scrimba
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: Clemson University

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