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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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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Back-End

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, Diagram Design, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Agentic AI Protocols (MCP, A2A, ACP)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Collaborative Software, System Design and Implementation, Interoperability, Coordination, Communication Systems, Network Protocols, Workflow Management, Case Studies, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiGate Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Routing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Security, Network Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Enterprise Security

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    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Engineering, Patch Management, Network Security, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Digital Forensics, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Metrics

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    744 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Computational Thinking, System Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Generative AI Agents, Integrated Development Environments, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Application Development, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Workflows Across Tools Seamlessly

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Automation, Project Management Software, Systems Thinking, Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Jira for Quality Assurance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Jira (Software), Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Usability Testing, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Langchain and Langgraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, LangGraph, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, Application Development, Program Development, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS AI Practitioner Power Hour

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Amazon Web Services, Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Image Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Typography

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Peer Review, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Expense Reports, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Creativity, LLM Application, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Lesson Planning

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
  • Agentic AI Protocols (MCP, A2A, ACP): Coursera
  • FortiGate Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response: Edureka
  • Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • Automate Workflows Across Tools Seamlessly: Coursera
  • Jira for Quality Assurance Testing: Coursera
  • Langchain and Langgraph: Packt
  • AWS AI Practitioner Power Hour: Amazon Web Services

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