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
Status: FreePrinceton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Status: New
Status: Free TrialNew York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design
Status: PreviewUniversity of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking
Status: New
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Integration Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design
Status: PreviewSkills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Usability, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis
Status: Free TrialMeta
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Management
Status: PreviewDeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Scalability, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses
- Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
- Blender Geometry Nodes for Beginners - Foliage Scatter: Packt
- Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
- Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
- Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
- 3D Trees with Blender Geometry Nodes: Packt
- Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch: Coursera
- Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible: Packt
- Vectors and Intersections in Game Development: Packt
- Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design: Siemens
