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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Validation, File Management

    4.9 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

    4.6 stars, 17K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York University

    Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

    4.7 stars, 664 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (664) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Context Engineering, Code Reusability, AI Workflows, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

    4.7 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Verification And Validation

    4.5 stars, 293 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (293) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Mobile Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Program Development, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Git (Version Control System), AI Integrations, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Development, Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

    4.6 stars, 148 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (148) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Analysis, Probability, Diagram Design, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Verification And Validation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Decision Intelligence, Appeals, Business Communication

    4.6 stars, 3.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Computer Security, Technical Communication, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management, White-Box Testing

    4.8 stars, 182 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (182) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Hypothesis-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Continuous Delivery, Product Testing, Agile Product Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, User Research, Product Development, Lean Methodologies, Innovation

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications

    4.8 stars, 66 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification: Scrum Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Risk Mitigation, Team Oriented, Project Estimation, Estimation, Prioritization

    4.7 stars, 954 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks: IBM
  • Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: New York University
  • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
  • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
  • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • Hypothesis-Driven Development: University of Virginia

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