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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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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud におけるサービスのオーケストレーションとコレオグラフィー

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Service Management, Interoperability, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Automation Using Java, .NET, and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, IT Automation, Data Presentation, Code Reusability, C# (Programming Language), Data Capture, File I/O, Programming Principles, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply and Analyze Data Using SAS PROC SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Metadata Management, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Database Management, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Tuning, Data Governance, Debugging, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Data Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Estimate Agile Work with Story Points

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Project Estimation, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Forecasting, Jira (Software), Project Management Software, Team Oriented, Stakeholder Communications

    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, Google Cloud Platform, Application Design, Application Development, Cloud Storage, Data Store, Cloud API, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, Transaction Processing, Development Environment, Operational Databases, Node.JS, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling & Automation italiano

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Terraform, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Network Infrastructure, Managed Services, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Scalability, General Networking, Interoperability, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Master Confluence Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Coordinating, Technical Documentation, Productivity Software, Document Management, Knowledge Transfer, Information Architecture, Software Documentation, Project Documentation, Content Management Systems, IT Management, Scalability, Content Management, Project Coordination, Document Control, Information Management, Employee Onboarding

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    AWS Developer: Unit 11

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Scalability, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Application Development, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Application Performance Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Auditing, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Highlight Data with Excel Conditional Formatting

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Stakeholder Communications, Project Coordination, Project Management, Operational Efficiency, Project Planning, Prioritization, Scheduling, Decision Making, Performance Analysis, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Provision Secure Cloud Data Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Private Cloud, Security Controls, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Defining and Implementing Networks - Português

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Network Administration, Network Routing, Firewall, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Cloud Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Google Cloud におけるサービスのオーケストレーションとコレオグラフィー: Google Cloud
  • Master Excel Automation Using Java, .NET, and Python: EDUCBA
  • Apply and Analyze Data Using SAS PROC SQL: EDUCBA
  • Estimate Agile Work with Story Points: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Application Development - Español: Google Cloud
  • Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling & Automation italiano: Google Cloud
  • Master Confluence Basics: Coursera
  • AWS Developer: Unit 11: Pearson
  • Analyze, Create, and Evaluate Cloud Security: Coursera
  • Highlight Data with Excel Conditional Formatting: Coursera

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