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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


  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2021–2024: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Animations, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Technical Communication, Security Controls, File Management, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Open-Source E-commerce Platforms for Modern Retail Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Product Assortment, Retail Store Operations, Software As A Service, Web Analytics, Scalability, Open Source Technology, Computing Platforms, Growth Strategies, Digital Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Software, Inventory Management, Analysis, WordPress, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Management Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Apache Cassandra Fundamentals for Scalable Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Attention Mechanism - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Salesforce Data Architecture & Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Salesforce, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Salesforce Development, Scalability, Data Integration, Data Migration, Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Import/Export, Enterprise Architecture, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Data Integrity, Web Services, Governance, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    H2O.ai

    H2O Generative AI Starter Track

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Document Management, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Application Programming Interface (API), Agentic systems, System Configuration, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    GitHub: Evaluating and Integrating AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, GitHub, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Enablement, Generative AI, Development Environment, API Design, LLM Application, Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Prompt Engineering, Capacity Management, Scalability, Authentications, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Security Controls, Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Strategy, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Music Production & Songwriting: Write Melodies in Any Genre

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Performance, Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing, Post-Production, Media Production, Editing, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud 上でのコンテナ化アプリケーションの開発

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Serverless Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Leadership in Cybersecurity Oversight

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Communication Planning, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Cyber Risk, Strategic Communication, Safety Culture, Security Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Security Management, Governance, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Communication Strategies, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Crisis Management, Culture Transformation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    KodeKloud

    ML Model Development and Tracking: Hands-on Guide

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Model Deployment, Model Optimization, Test Data, Model Evaluation, Data Synthesis, Development Environment, Claims Processing, Application Deployment, Record Keeping, Computer Hardware

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2021–2024: Part 2: Logical Operations
  • Open-Source E-commerce Platforms for Modern Retail Solutions: Coursera
  • Apply Apache Cassandra Fundamentals for Scalable Databases: EDUCBA
  • Attention Mechanism - Español: Google Cloud
  • Salesforce Data Architecture & Integration: Coursera
  • H2O Generative AI Starter Track: H2O.ai
  • GitHub: Evaluating and Integrating AI Models: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series: Packt
  • Music Production & Songwriting: Write Melodies in Any Genre: Skillshare
  • Google Cloud 上でのコンテナ化アプリケーションの開発: Google Cloud

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