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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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    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Hardware, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Data Structures, Emerging Technologies

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Geographic Information Systems, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Debug and Perfect Your No-Code Apps

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Functional Testing, Root Cause Analysis, UI/UX Research, Experience Design, User Experience, Problem Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Integration Testing, Application Development, Network Troubleshooting, Investigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Introduction to OpenAI Codex

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Tool Calling, Cloud Development, Prompt Engineering, Computer Programming Tools, AI Workflows, Development Environment, Context Management, Command-Line Interface, Generative AI, Software Technical Review, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development Tools, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Database Management, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Essential Guide to LLMOps

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Continuous Monitoring, Feature Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Design Software, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Data Persistence, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan
  • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
  • Debug and Perfect Your No-Code Apps: Coursera
  • Introduction to OpenAI Codex: Scrimba
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask: Coursera
  • Essential Guide to LLMOps: Packt
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan

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