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
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, OS Process Management, Computer Architecture, Technology Solutions, Data Storage, Solution Architecture, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity
Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Interactive Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Flows, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Data Sharing, Design Reviews, Design Software, Version Control
Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Post-Production, Autodesk, Graphical Tools, Motion Graphics, File Management, Timelines, Graphics Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Creativity, Video Production, Software Versioning, Software Installation
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Program Development, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Testing, Application Development, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, File Systems
Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Learning, Grammar, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Build Tools, Application Servers, Memory Management, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, File I/O, Application Frameworks, Data Persistence, Docker (Software), Software Testing, Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Functional Design, Dependency Analysis
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University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, digital literacy, Systems Design, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Hardware Architecture, Agile Software Development, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Productivity
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, Memory Management
Packt
Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), User Accounts, Vendor Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Accounting Software, Account Management, Bookkeeping, Accounting Systems, Customer Relationship Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Inventory Management System, Financial Reporting, Small Business Accounting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Investment Management
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Security
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses
- Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
- Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials: Skillshare
- Blender for Beginners: Skillshare
- Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals: Microsoft
- English Beginner A1: Università di Napoli Federico II
- Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide: Packt
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
- Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
- C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals: University of California, Santa Cruz
- IT Hardware, Networking & Troubleshooting: EDUCBA
