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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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    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

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    184 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Network Protocols, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender Geometry Nodes - Boats

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Applications, Apache Mahout, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Middleware, Software-Defined Networking, NoSQL

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Bash (Scripting Language), MongoDB, Restful API, Shell Script, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Microservices, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering the Art of Isometric Room Design in Blender 3

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools, Design Software, Image Quality, Layout Design

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Network Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, System Programming, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Testing, Software Development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, GitHub, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London
  • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • Blender Geometry Nodes - Boats: Packt
  • Cloud Computing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
  • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
  • Mastering the Art of Isometric Room Design in Blender 3: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System

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