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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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    Arizona State University

    Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, File I/O, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Software Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Project Planning, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Javascript, Data Manipulation, Data Validation, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Scripting, JSON, Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Programming Principles

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Cloud-Based Testing Platforms Advanced Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Jenkins, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Test Execution Engine, Software Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Selenium (Software), Verification And Validation, Performance Testing, Cloud Security, Browser Compatibility

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Browser Compatibility, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, Javascript

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Branding in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Style Guides, Typography, Brand Management, Creative Design, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Governance, Asset Management, Layout Design, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Robot Framework: Advanced Automation Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Debugging, Test Case, Test Tools, Selenium (Software), Software Testing, API Testing, Integration Testing, Maintainability, Automation, Scalability

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Database Theory, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Product Design, Graphic Design

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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

  • Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application: Arizona State University
  • Software Product Management: University of Alberta
  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
  • JavaScript for Beginners: University of California, Davis
  • Cloud-Based Testing Platforms Advanced Practices: Coursera
  • Advanced Styling with Responsive Design: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Branding in Canva: Coursera
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Robot Framework: Advanced Automation Strategies: Coursera
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington

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