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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

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Cloud Security, Network Administration, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    On-Premises Cisco Collaboration Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wide Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Telecommunications, Application Deployment, Network Routing, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Getting Started with Automated Machine Learning (AutoML)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Optimization, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, No-Code Development, Data Preprocessing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Validation, Data Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Application Development - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Application Development, Application Design, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud API, Data Store, Microservices, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Attention Mechanism - בעברית

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    H2O.ai

    H2O Generative AI Starter Track

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Document Management, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Application Programming Interface (API), Agentic systems, System Configuration, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Mathematical Modeling, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, R Programming, Scripting, Quantitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Hadoop Projects: Analyze & Optimize Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Database Design, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Management, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Evaluate and Create Your Emotional Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Personal Development, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Resilience, Professional Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Application Design, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Content Management, Digital Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Decode Rasters with Rasterio

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, NumPy, Data Validation, Metadata Management, Data Collection, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Create Image Captioning Models - בעברית

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Image Analysis, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Display Devices, Control Systems, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Model Optimization, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, USB, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Materials science, electromagnetics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Image Quality

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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

  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 4: Pearson
  • On-Premises Cisco Collaboration Solution: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Getting Started with Automated Machine Learning (AutoML): Edureka
  • Getting Started with Application Development - Español: Google Cloud
  • Attention Mechanism - בעברית: Google Cloud
  • H2O Generative AI Starter Track: H2O.ai
  • Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR: The University of Edinburgh
  • Hadoop Projects: Analyze & Optimize Big Data: EDUCBA
  • Evaluate and Create Your Emotional Toolkit: Coursera
  • Decode Rasters with Rasterio: Coursera

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