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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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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Incident Response, Information Technology Architecture

    4.8 stars, 212 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (212) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Java Programming, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    4.4 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation

    4.4 stars, 104 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (104) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Team Software Engineering with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, LLM Application, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Dependency Analysis, Security Testing, AI literacy, Package and Software Management, Debugging, Software Engineering

    4.6 stars, 186 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (186) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design Software, Conceptual Design, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Storytelling, Design Strategies, Image Analysis, Creative Thinking, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computational Thinking, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

    4.5 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Language Foundations - 2

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming Tools, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Software Development Tools, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Database Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, Database Application, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management, Secure Coding, Authentications, Web Applications, SQL, Network Protocols

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 272 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (272) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

    4.5 stars, 485 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (485) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Responsible AI, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis

    4.9 stars, 8.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Digital Forensics

    4.7 stars, 182 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (182) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses

  • Cybersecurity Architecture: IBM
  • Parallel programming: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners: Packt
  • Team Software Engineering with AI: DeepLearning.AI
  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • C Programming: Language Foundations - 2: Dartmouth College
  • Building Database Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Python Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering: Duke University

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