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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 Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with Javascript 1: Draw & Animate

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Animations, Debugging, Scripting Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Information Technology, Enterprise Security, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export

    3.8
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    385 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Program Development, Software Development, Databases

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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Salesforce

    Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Visualization, Customer Support, Sales Management, Customer Service, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Next.js

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Application Development, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Routing Protocols, Responsive Web Design, Server Side

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cluster Analysis in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Visualization

    4.5
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    408 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn OpenAI's Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, AI Workflows, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Context Management, Application Development, Test Case

    4.6
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver 4 with Java - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Apache Maven, Version Control, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Data, Integration Testing, Java Programming, Test Case, Test Execution Engine, Software Testing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Introduction to Detection and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Document Management, Cybersecurity, Technical Documentation, NIST 800-53

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crea tu curriculum profesional con latex

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Personal Attributes, Document Management, Technical Writing, Graphic and Visual Design

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Leadership and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Management, Coaching, Teamwork, Organizational Development, Employee Coaching, Team Motivation, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Communication, Productivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Computational Thinking with Javascript 1: Draw & Animate: University of Glasgow
  • Enterprise System Management and Security : University of Colorado System
  • Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Object-Oriented Analysis & Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Introduction to Next.js: Coursera
  • Cluster Analysis in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learn OpenAI's Assistant API: Scrimba
  • Selenium WebDriver 4 with Java - Zero To Hero: Packt
  • Introduction to Detection and Incident Response: Google

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