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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


  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Gerencia de la Ingeniería

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Reinforcement Learning, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Classification Algorithms, Deep Learning, Engineering Management, Technology Strategies, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Systems Thinking, Infrastructure Security, Financial Statements, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Logistic Regression, Agile Software Development, Data Ethics, Environmental Management Systems, Product Development, Asset Management

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Packt

    Train Large Language Models Faster - Parallelism Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Vector Databases and AI Embeddings

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Storage, Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Scalability, Anomaly Detection, Unstructured Data, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    Internet of Things: Connectivity and Data Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, PIC Microcontrollers, Communication Systems, Interoperability, Wireless Networks, Cloud Services, Electrical Wiring, Cloud Storage, Microarchitecture, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Restful API, Cloud Solutions, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CertNexus

    CFR: Reconnaissance, Attack, and Post-Attack Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Mobile Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Cloud Security, Persistence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Your Ultimate Guide To AKS Infrastructure And Network

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Persistence, Cloud Management, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management, Cloud Deployment, Proxy Servers, Capacity Management, Application Deployment, Network Monitoring, CI/CD, Key Management, Software Versioning, Network Security, API Gateway, Identity and Access Management, Model Deployment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Collaboration Edge Services

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Session Initiation Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, General Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Interoperability, Network Protocols, Collaborative Software, Telecommunications, Authentications, Encryption, System Configuration, Communication Systems, Solution Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    NoSQL Databases: Analyze & Implement Scalable Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Mahout, NoSQL, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Pipelines, Databases, Applied Machine Learning, Real Time Data, Database Theory, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transaction Processing, Classification Algorithms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Dashboard Win Drivers

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Management, Analytics, Performance Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analysis, Power BI, Predictive Analytics, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Negotiation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Ultimate EKS Bootcamp by School of DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Prometheus (Software), Microservices, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Persistence, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Load Balancing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Grafana, Scalability, Microarchitecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Azure Active Directory, Data Storage, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, File Management, Wide Area Networks, Network Support, File Systems, Network Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Maestría en Gerencia de la Ingeniería: Universidad de los Andes
  • Train Large Language Models Faster - Parallelism Deep Dive: Packt
  • Getting Started with Vector Databases and AI Embeddings: Packt
  • Internet of Things: Connectivity and Data Intelligence: CertNexus
  • CFR: Reconnaissance, Attack, and Post-Attack Analysis: CertNexus
  • Your Ultimate Guide To AKS Infrastructure And Network: Packt
  • Cisco Collaboration Edge Services : Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • NoSQL Databases: Analyze & Implement Scalable Systems: EDUCBA
  • Dashboard Win Drivers: Coursera
  • Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide: Packt

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