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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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    Lund University

    AI & Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Labor Law, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Healthcare Ethics, Public Administration, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    780 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Machine Learning Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra

    4.4
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    91 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Text Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn CSS Flexbox

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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

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    ISC2

    Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Crisis Management, Information Assurance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Interactive Design, Design, Systems Design, Creativity

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, JUnit, HTML and CSS, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Integrated Development Environments, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles, Test Case, Software Design, Development Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI & Law : Lund University
  • Machine Learning Basics: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Visual Perception: Columbia University
  • Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
  • Applied Text Mining in Python: University of Michigan
  • Learn CSS Flexbox: Scrimba
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts: ISC2
  • Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals: LearnQuest

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