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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 System

    Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Network Protocols

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Copilot for Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    4.5
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Java Servlet Pages (JSPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scripting, Java, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Model View Controller

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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Object Oriented Development using C#

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Structures, Software Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Debugging, Query Languages

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Load Balancing, Application Servers, Restful API, Web Applications, Scalability

    4.5
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    51 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Angular, Node.JS, Vue.JS, Web Development, Web Applications, React.js, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), HTML and CSS, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Software, Human Centered Design, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Ideation, Brainstorming

    4.8
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Lemann

    Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Learning Management Systems, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

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    125 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Ethics, Descriptive Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Science, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Images and Links in HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Information Architecture

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, User Interface (UI), Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
  • Copilot for Power BI : Microsoft
  • Java Servlet Pages (JSPs): LearnQuest
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Object Oriented Development using C#: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Advanced Java: LearnQuest
  • JavaScript Deep Dive: Scrimba
  • Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design: SkillUp
  • Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!: Fundação Lemann
  • Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference: University of Colorado Boulder

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