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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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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Information Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Evaluate Vision Errors: Identify Failure Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Quality Assurance, Statistical Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Transfer Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ENARSI (300-410) v1.1 Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Protocols, Network Engineering, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Data Processing and Analytics with AWS

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Apache Kafka, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Data Management, Cloud Management, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Serverless Computing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    AI-Enabled Programming, Networking, and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, LangChain, LLM Application, Emerging Technologies, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Security, OpenAI, AI Integrations, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Software Development, Quantum computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build Responsive Charity Websites with Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Interactive Design, UI Components, Web Development, Information Architecture, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Teradata: Building Analytics Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Teradata SQL, JSON, Data Integration, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Management, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Cybersecurity Career Ladder

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Business Priorities, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, Security Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Service Level

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Generative AI for Leadership & Human-Centered Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Performance Analysis, Strategic Leadership, AI literacy, Performance Measurement, Initiative and Leadership, LLM Application, Branding, AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, Leadership, Cybersecurity, Strategic Thinking, Decision Intelligence, Computer Security Awareness Training, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Geliştiriciler için Üretken Yapay Zeka

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Embeddings, Multimodal Prompts, AI Product Strategy, Model Deployment, Vector Databases, Cloud Security, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Generative Model Architectures, Federated Learning, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 4: Pearson
  • Evaluate Vision Errors: Identify Failure Patterns: Coursera
  • Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Unit 2: Pearson
  • ENARSI (300-410) v1.1 Video Training Series: Packt
  • Advanced Data Processing and Analytics with AWS: Packt
  • AI-Enabled Programming, Networking, and Cybersecurity: Pearson
  • Build Responsive Charity Websites with Foundation: EDUCBA
  • Teradata: Building Analytics Systems: LearnQuest
  • The Cybersecurity Career Ladder: Advancing Women in Tech
  • A Tour of Cloud Networking: Google Cloud

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