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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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    SAS

    SAS Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, SAS (Software), Data Access, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Computer Programming, Data Presentation

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Bases de Inteligencia Artificial para Todos

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Dashboard, IBM Cloud, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, ChatGPT, Cloud Computing, Pandas (Python Package), Business Workflow Analysis, Data Manipulation, No-Code Development, Context Management, Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud Applications, AI Workflows, Cloud Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), WordPress

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Jira Project Configuration and Visibility

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Configuration Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Controls, Project Management Software, Project Design, Stakeholder Communications, System Configuration, Governance, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Management, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Excel VBA Macros: Custom Functions and Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Scripting, Debugging, Automation, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Event-Driven Programming, Business Logic, Computer Programming, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Performance Improvement, Data Science

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Allen Bradley Micro850 PLC with IIoT

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Simulation and Simulation Software, Industrial Engineering, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Data Structures, Microsoft Azure, Automation, Mobile Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Data Management, System Implementation, System Configuration, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration, Communication, Simulations

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Python Data Science: pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Matplotlib, Data Transformation, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Science, Jupyter, Graphing, Data Processing, Box Plots, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

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    IBM

    Product Management: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Project Management, Product Development, Product Strategy, Portfolio Management, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Market Research, Business Acumen

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Java Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

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    IBM

    Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Android Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Software Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Hybrid Project Plans and Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Change Orders, Change Control, Project Schedules, Timelines, Initiative and Leadership, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Scheduling, Project Estimation, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SAS Programmer: SAS
  • Bases de Inteligencia Artificial para Todos: IBM
  • Jira Project Configuration and Visibility: Coursera
  • Excel VBA Macros: Custom Functions and Structures: Logical Operations
  • Allen Bradley Micro850 PLC with IIoT: Packt
  • Python Data Science: pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn: Logical Operations
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Product Management: An Introduction: IBM
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps: IBM

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