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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

    AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Development Environment, Program Development, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Web Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    HTML for Beginners: Classes and ID

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Javascript

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Adobe Dreamweaver for Beginners: User Centric Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Adobe Photoshop, Figma (Design Software)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Servers

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    TensorFlow for Beginners: Basic Binary Image Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronics, Display Devices, Embedded Systems, Electronic Components, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electrical Wiring, Programming Principles, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Network Architecture, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Mobile Development Tools, Wireless Networks, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Debugging, Development Environment, Engineering Calculations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    264 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Computer Hardware and Software

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Software Systems, File Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    252 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    UE5: Beginner’s Guide to Building a 3D Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Cinematography, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Video Production, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Color Theory, Simulations, Performance Tuning, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera
  • HTML for Beginners: Classes and ID: Coursera
  • Adobe Dreamweaver for Beginners: User Centric Web Design: Coursera
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
  • TensorFlow for Beginners: Basic Binary Image Classification: Coursera
  • Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects: Packt
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech
  • The Beginners Cyber Security Awareness Training Course: Packt
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College
  • Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project: Packt

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