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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
  • S

    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Coordination

    4.4 stars, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 340 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.4 stars, 417 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (417) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Terraform for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, DevOps

    4.3 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (198) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Integration

    4.5 stars, 341 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (341) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IndiaAI

    YUVA AI for ALL

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Agentic systems

    4.8 stars, 488 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (488) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Installation, File Management, User Provisioning, System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Master Full-Stack Web Development with Laravel & PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Web Development, API Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Security Controls, Scripting Languages, Cloud API, Software Documentation, Software Installation, Data Validation

    4.2 stars, 202 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (202) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Storytelling

    4.8 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Virtualization, Cloud Computing & IT Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Peripheral Devices, Virtual Machines, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Hardware, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Support, Help Desk Support, Computer Networking, Mobile Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts: Skillshare
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Build Your First React Website: Coursera
  • Terraform for absolute beginners: Coursera
  • Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline: Coursera
  • YUVA AI for ALL: IndiaAI
  • Foundations of Linux System Administration: Packt
  • Master Full-Stack Web Development with Laravel & PHP: Board Infinity

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