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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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    IBM

    IBM Systems Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Process Improvement, Interactive Data Visualization, Feasibility Studies, Data Visualization, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Systems Design, Communication Planning, Test Planning, Information Technology, Business Process Modeling, Database Management, Agile Methodology

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Linux, Debugging, Cyber Risk

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    240 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Servers, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Service Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    950 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Artificial Intelligence

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    478 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Usability Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Hardware, Data Structures, Algorithms, Emerging Technologies

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Web Applications, JSON, Web Development, Android Development

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    585 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Linux Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Responsible AI, Cyber Attacks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    The Full Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Scalability, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Environment, Javascript, Database Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IBM Systems Analyst: IBM
  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google
  • Linux Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp
  • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced Learning Algorithms: DeepLearning.AI
  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
  • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta

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