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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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    Coursera

    Control Page Access

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Data Access, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Security Management, Collaborative Software, Content Management, Data Security, Data Management, Data Governance, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Proxy Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Network Troubleshooting, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security Policies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SEO Visibility: Build and Monitor Your Brand Online

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparação para sua jornada de certificação PCNE

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Network Engineering, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, General Networking, Network Routing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Network Security, Firewall, Load Balancing, Managed Services

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Product Support, Google Cloud Platform, Service Level, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Problem Management, Data Management, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Provide Confluence Help

    Skills you'll gain: End User Training and Support, Product Support, Technical Support, Technical Documentation, Collaborative Software, Self Service Technologies, Software Documentation, Product Knowledge, Technical Communication, Scalability, Information Management, Product Development, Search Engine Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac

    Skills you'll gain: System Support, Systems Administration, Data Maintenance, System Monitoring, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Patch Management, System Requirements, Open Source Technology, General Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced Data Operations in Apache Cassandra

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, NoSQL, Database Design, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Integrity, Data Management, Java, Java Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Support & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Technical Support, IT Management, Data Analysis, Help Desk Support, Product Support, Data Literacy, AI literacy, System Support, Technical Communication, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Self Service Technologies, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Hybrid and Multicloud - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cloud-Based Integration, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Planning And Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparação para sua jornada até a certificação Professional Cloud Security Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, DevSecOps, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Security, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Loss Prevention, Security Architecture Review, Data Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Security Engineering, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Standards, Virtual Networking, Continuous Monitoring, Key Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Columnar Storage and Query Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Management, Database Design, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Data Storage Technologies, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Storage, Metadata Management, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Data Access, Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Control Page Access : Coursera
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • SEO Visibility: Build and Monitor Your Brand Online: Coursera
  • Preparação para sua jornada de certificação PCNE: Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - Français: Google Cloud
  • Provide Confluence Help: Coursera
  • Switching to ZorinOS – Linux for Windows & Mac: Packt
  • Apply Advanced Data Operations in Apache Cassandra: EDUCBA
  • Support & Reporting: Coursera
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Hybrid and Multicloud - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud

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