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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


  • S

    Simplilearn

    AI-Powered Software Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture

    4.3 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (68) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence: An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Computational Logic, Computer Hardware

    4.5 stars, 209 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases, Authentications, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Middleware, Scalability, Javascript

    4.5 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Java Programming, Scalability, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Secure Coding, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, Cloud Deployment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Security, Web Servers, Restful API

    4.3 stars, 253 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (253) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Web Applications, Wireless Networks

    4.6 stars, 377 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning

    4.4 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Document Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Document Control, Workflow Management, Packaging and Labeling, Collaborative Software, Design Reviews, File Management, Client Services, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Branding, Business Systems, Constructive Feedback

    4.7 stars, 198 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    .NET FullStack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, HTML and CSS, C# (Programming Language), React.js, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Restful API, .NET Framework, React Redux, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, JSON, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.2 stars, 359 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (359) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, grep, Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    4.7 stars, 8.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (8.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
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    Category: Preview
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  • 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
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses

  • AI-Powered Software Development Certification: Simplilearn
  • Artificial Intelligence: An Overview: Politecnico di Milano
  • Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications: IBM
  • Building Cloud Services with the Java Spring Framework: Vanderbilt University
  • Advanced System Security Topics: University of Colorado System
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis: Packt
  • Document Design: Adobe
  • .NET FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA: Johns Hopkins University

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