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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


  • F

    Fudan University

    基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, 3D Assets, Game Design, UI Components, Animations, Mobile Development Tools, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Graphics, Cross Platform Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Confluence Support, Reporting & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Collaborative Software, Management Reporting, Developing Training Materials, Problem Management, Data Presentation, Problem Solving, Performance Reporting, Data Analysis, End User Training and Support, Training and Development, Jira (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Trend Analysis, User Feedback, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Technical Support, Stakeholder Management, Document Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Amazon DynamoDB - The Definitive Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Database Management Systems, Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Capacity Management, Transaction Processing, Database Design, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Access, Scalability, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Visual Design Using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Layout Design, Color Theory, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Responsible AI, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Document Management, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Linux Cloud and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, DevOps, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Linux Administration, Devops Tools, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software Versioning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Software As A Service, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

    ★ 4.4 (162) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security Manager Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Event Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Threat Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Corporate Communications, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Data Centers, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Database Theory, Cloud Security, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms, Graph Theory

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arm

    Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Memory Management, System Programming, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, System Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, System Configuration, Debugging, Application Development

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Incident Management, Data Security, Security Management, Debugging

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Data Modeling, Diagram Design

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Business Continuity, Security Management, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Contingency Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Network Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Risk Management

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

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    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses

  • 基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础: Fudan University
  • Confluence Support, Reporting & Analytics: Coursera
  • Amazon DynamoDB - The Definitive Guide: Packt
  • Oracle SQL Basics: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of Visual Design Using Canva: Board Infinity
  • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Cyber Security Manager Certificate: Macquarie University
  • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals: Arm
  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google

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