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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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    Logical Operations

    Adobe InDesign CC: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Cloud, Document Management, Layout Design, File Management, Productivity Software, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Digital Publishing, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Typography

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Debunking C++ Myths

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming, Functional Design, Secure Coding, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to FastAPI and Backend Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, Python Programming, Restful API, SQL, API Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Databases, Data Validation, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routing, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    생성형 AI 리더 (Generative AI Leader)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Customer experience improvement, Data Governance, Productivity Software, AI Security, AI Workflows, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Threat Detection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Input and Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Usability, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Estructuras de datos en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering CSS with Sass and Bootstrap - Ace Your Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Animations, UI Components, Typography, Maintainability, Javascript

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Machine Learning Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Data Structures, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Getting started with generative AI in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Application Development, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Adobe InDesign CC: Part 2: Logical Operations
  • Debunking C++ Myths: Packt
  • Introduction to FastAPI and Backend Development Fundamentals: Packt
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 생성형 AI 리더 (Generative AI Leader): Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Network Security: University of London
  • Input and Interaction: University of California San Diego
  • Estructuras de datos en Python: Universidad Austral
  • Mastering CSS with Sass and Bootstrap - Ace Your Interviews: Packt
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals: Dartmouth College

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