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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


  • G

    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Incident Management, Threat Management, Data Security, Security Management, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 240 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (240) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Calculus, Business Analytics

    4.9 stars, 162 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (162) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Snowflake

    Snowflake Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Fine-tuning, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Data Engineering, Data Manipulation, Model Context Protocol, Data Store, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Application Deployment, Tool Calling, Data Warehousing, Unstructured Data, SQL

    4.7 stars, 286 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (286) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Animations, Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interactive Design, Music, UI Components

    4.4 stars, 921 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Markov Model, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering, Keras (Neural Network Library)

    4.6 stars, 6.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (6.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, digital literacy, Automation, Data Entry, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Document Management, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design

    4.8 stars, 6.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Mockups, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Testing, Application Frameworks, Code Review, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Javascript

    4.8 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 334 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Planning, Plan Execution, Agentic systems, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Payment Systems, Governance, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Strategic Partnership, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Work Breakdown Structure, Design Elements And Principles, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Fine-tuning, Keras (Neural Network Library), JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Javascript, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Web Applications, Data Capture, Machine Learning

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Memory Management, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5 stars, 710 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
  • Snowflake Generative AI: Snowflake
  • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Natural Language Processing: DeepLearning.AI
  • Competencias digitales. Herramientas de ofimática (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Web Design for Everybody Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services: INSEAD
  • Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js: DeepLearning.AI

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