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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


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Documentation, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Engineering Practices, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Management

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Test Tools, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O

    4.4 stars, 133 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (133) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Performance Testing, Computer Hardware, Algorithms

    2.9 stars, 68 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.9 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    Olay

    AI Beauty: Transforming Cosmetics via Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Personalized Campaigns, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Data-Driven Marketing, Computer Vision, Customer Insights, Information Privacy, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review

    4.3 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    API Security with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

    4.6 stars, 843 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Local Area Networks, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Middleware, Communication Systems, Health Technology, Cloud Platforms, Digital Communications, Computing Platforms

    4.7 stars, 531 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Business Logic

    4.4 stars, 657 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (657) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Autoencoders, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Network Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Django Features and Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Application Deployment, Database Design, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Modeling, UI Components, Relational Databases, Python Programming, Data Validation, User Accounts, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.8 stars, 399 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Risk Modeling, Statistical Methods, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Precision Medicine, Convolutional Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Diagnostic Radiology, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: National Taiwan University
  • IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging: IBM
  • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI Beauty: Transforming Cosmetics via Prompt Engineering: Olay
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot: Microsoft
  • API Security with the Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Logic: Stanford Online
  • Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras: IBM
  • Django Features and Libraries: University of Michigan

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