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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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    LearnKartS

    Master AI for Digital Marketing & Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Podcasting, Social Media Content, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals for High-Tech Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Operational Risk, Case Studies, Security Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Intellectual Property, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Reporting, Governance, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Virtual Environment, Human Centered Design, User Research, Wireframing, Data Ethics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Animations, Google Analytics, Prototyping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Application Deployment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos

    Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Web Applications, Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ruby on Rails, User Interface (UI), Software Development, Web Design, Data Modeling, Ajax, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Model View Controller, Git (Version Control System), Software Development Tools, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Network Protocols

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    University of Michigan

    UX (User Experience) Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Persona Development, Requirements Analysis, Adobe Photoshop

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Master AI for Digital Marketing & Content Creation: LearnKartS
  • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
  • Introduction to Risk Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Introduction to Generative AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals for High-Tech Manufacturing: Coursera
  • User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR: University of Michigan
  • Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python): University of Michigan
  • Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python: University of Michigan
  • Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes

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