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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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    Coursera

    Connect and Transform External Data Seamlessly

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, JSON, Data Wrangling, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Application Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Reactive Patterns with RxJS and Angular Signals

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Application Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Frontend Performance, JavaScript Frameworks, TypeScript, Scripting Languages, UI Components, Javascript, Application Performance Management, Data Sharing, Real Time Data

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Testing and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Python for Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence, Maintainability, Python Programming, Performance Analysis, Software Architecture, Technical Writing, Program Standards

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Vector Databases, Embeddings, System Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Network Analysis, Data Integrity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    PostgreSQL for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Relational Databases, Cloud Applications, PostgreSQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Data Store, Data Modeling, Databases, JSON, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI Systems Reliability & Security

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, AI Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Investigation, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Controls, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Management, Automation, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize LLM Costs & Streamline Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Miro AI, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Productivity Software, Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Expense Management, Cost Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Se préparer à devenir Professional Cloud Network Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Google Cloud Platform, Network Monitoring, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing, Load Balancing, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Firewall

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Safeguard LLM Outputs: Test and Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, API Testing, Test Case, Security Testing, Software Testing, Code Coverage, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Quality Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, API Design, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Lifecycle Management, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Integration, Application Security, Middleware, Software Documentation, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Data Security

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Connect and Transform External Data Seamlessly: Coursera
  • Reactive Patterns with RxJS and Angular Signals: Packt
  • Software Testing and Automation: University of Minnesota
  • Optimize Python for Agentic AI: Coursera
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
  • Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks: University of Colorado System
  • PostgreSQL for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • AI Systems Reliability & Security: Coursera
  • Optimize LLM Costs & Streamline Processes: Coursera
  • Se préparer à devenir Professional Cloud Network Engineer : Google Cloud

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