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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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    Packt

    Cloud Native Buildpacks – Hands-on for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Build Tools, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Java Memory for ML Performance

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Containerization, Performance Tuning, Docker (Software), Java, Application Performance Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analysis, Data Structures

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master AI Tools & Robotics: Analyze, Automate, Innovate

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Customer experience improvement, ChatGPT, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Excel Macros, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Technical Documentation, Web Content, Writing, Report Writing, Writing and Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Editing, Business Writing, Computer Literacy, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), AI Orchestration, Quality Assurance, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Development, Android Studio, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Functional Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Minimal APIs in ASP.NET 9

    Skills you'll gain: Middleware, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), C# (Programming Language), API Design, Databases, Performance Tuning, Data Persistence, Web Development, Microservices, Scalability, Development Environment, Web Applications, Unit Testing, Data Validation, Web Analytics, Application Security

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    IRBIZ: Incident Response for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Federal Information Security Management Act, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Computer Security, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Network Security, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, API Design, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Scalability, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Python Programming, Containerization, System Monitoring, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Project Timelines with Asana

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communications, Timelines, Dependency Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Conflict Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Microsoft 365, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Editing, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Report Writing, Business Communication, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Native Buildpacks – Hands-on for Beginners: Packt
  • Optimize Java Memory for ML Performance: Coursera
  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Master AI Tools & Robotics: Analyze, Automate, Innovate: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3 : Logical Operations
  • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • Advanced Programming in Kotlin: Meta
  • Minimal APIs in ASP.NET 9: Packt
  • IRBIZ: Incident Response for Business Professionals: CertNexus
  • Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph: Coursera

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