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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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    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, .NET Framework, Software Engineering, Data Structures

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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Spring Data Repositories

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Transaction Processing, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Persistence, Database Systems, Java, Restful API, Web Services, Web Applications

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Image Analysis, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics, Network Routing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management II

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer experience improvement, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Product Strategy, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Financial Statements, Customer Insights, Agile Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Working with Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Restful API, Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Swift Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Persistence, Data Modeling, Authentications, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, PySpark, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Web Development in React.js: Build a Web App

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Javascript, Application Development, Computer Programming

    4.1
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google

    The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    596 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Linux Cloud and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Animation and Game Design, File Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Content Management, Animations, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Simulations

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Computational Logic, Development Testing, Test Case, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Active Directory, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Networking, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Application Performance Management, Network Security, Disaster Recovery

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism: LearnQuest
  • Spring Data Repositories: LearnQuest
  • 算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Peking University
  • The Business of Product Management II: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Working with Data in iOS: Meta
  • Hadoop Platform and Application Framework: University of California San Diego
  • Web Development in React.js: Build a Web App: Coursera
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning: Google
  • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist: Packt

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