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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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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Functional Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments

    4.8
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Planning and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Product Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, New Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Product Planning, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning, File Systems, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Project Planning, Unsupervised Learning

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
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    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Accountability

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    465 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Server Side, Scalability, Application Performance Management

    4.8
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Pandas (Python Package), Professional Networking, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Large Language Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    242 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, SQL, File Management

    4.6
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    Columbia University

    Visual Perception

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Object-Oriented Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Simulations

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Persistence, Software Architecture, Scalability, Command-Line Interface

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, Performance Tuning, UI Components, Data-oriented programming, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Frameworks

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Test Tools, Maintainability, Test Data, Debugging, Configuration Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Mastering Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Layout Design, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, 3D Modeling, Typography, AI Workflows, Color Theory, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Project Planning and Machine Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Microsoft
  • DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase: Coursera
  • Visual Perception: Columbia University
  • Object-Oriented Programming in Python: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment: LearnQuest
  • Learn React: Scrimba

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