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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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    IBM

    Generative AI and LLMs: Architecture and Data Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Hugging Face, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Storyboarding

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, Build Tools, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Layout Design, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Typography, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Color Theory

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    AI-Powered Software Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Microservices, Containerization, DevOps, ASP.NET, CI/CD, .NET Framework, API Design, Test Automation, Application Deployment, Git (Version Control System)

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computer Programming

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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Cloud Technologies, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Scripting, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Generative AI, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Containerization, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Application Design, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Application Development, Cloud Storage, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI and LLMs: Architecture and Data Preparation: IBM
  • Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7: Dartmouth College
  • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations: Skillshare
  • AI-Powered Software Development Certification: Simplilearn
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET: Board Infinity
  • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
  • Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter: Michigan State University

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