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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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    Google Cloud

    App-Entwicklung mit der Gemini CLI beschleunigen

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Command-Line Interface, Application Development, Code Review, Development Environment, Model Context Protocol, Software Installation, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Application Security, Software Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    The Future of Sports Media and Challenges Ahead

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Revenue Management, Innovation, Brand Management, Content Strategy, Augmented Reality, New Product Development, Digital Transformation, Storytelling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Trend Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, People Analytics, Metadata Management, Game Theory, Digital Design, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source Technology, 3D Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    AI-Enabled Programming, Networking, and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, LangChain, LLM Application, Emerging Technologies, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Security, OpenAI, AI Integrations, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Software Development, Quantum computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Node.js Skills Through a User Management Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Process Driven Development, Development Environment, Server Side, File I/O, Web Servers, Package and Software Management, Data Storage, Data Entry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Service Level

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    MathWorks

    Low Code Image Segmentation

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Unlocking Oracle Exadata Database Service in OCI

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Strategic Partnership, Cloud Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft FluêncIA

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Customer Service with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Communications Management, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Quality Monitoring, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Using the Natural Language API from Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Natural Language Processing, Cloud Applications, Scripting, Cloud Development, Cloud API, Document Management, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Erstelle eine interaktive Mindmap in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Diagram Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Multimedia, Collaborative Software, Graphical Tools, Graphics Software, Data Sharing, Marketing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud 기반 데이터 분석 입문

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Lakes, Dashboard Creation, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Data Storage, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • App-Entwicklung mit der Gemini CLI beschleunigen: Google Cloud
  • The Future of Sports Media and Challenges Ahead: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • AI-Enabled Programming, Networking, and Cybersecurity: Pearson
  • Apply Node.js Skills Through a User Management Case Study: EDUCBA
  • A Tour of Cloud Networking: Google Cloud
  • Low Code Image Segmentation: MathWorks
  • Unlocking Oracle Exadata Database Service in OCI: Coursera
  • Microsoft FluêncIA: Microsoft
  • Customer Service with AI: AI CERTs
  • Using the Natural Language API from Google Docs: Google Cloud

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