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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


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    IBM

    Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Security Controls, DevOps, Data Security, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.7 stars, 255 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Networking, Cloud, and Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Malware Protection, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Endpoint Security, Security Awareness, Hardening, Active Directory, Security Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Administration, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Factor Authentication, Windows Servers, Cloud Services, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, System Programming

    4.6 stars, 245 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Líder de IA generativa (Generative AI Leader)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Google Workspace, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Productivity Software, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 264 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (264) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting, Open Source Technology

    4.5 stars, 178 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (178) · Beginner · 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
  • 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
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence and legal issues

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5 stars, 151 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (151) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Store, Apache Hadoop, Apache Mahout, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning

    4.3 stars, 343 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (343) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Design, Node.JS, Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Development, GitHub, Microservices, Web Development, User Accounts, Kubernetes, Frontend Integration, Javascript

    4.6 stars, 208 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (208) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edge Impulse

    Edge AI for Microcontrollers

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Model Training, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning Software, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Machine Learning Methods, Anomaly Detection, AI Product Strategy, Prototyping, Product Development

    4.8 stars, 914 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (914) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals: IBM
  • Networking, Cloud, and Security Management: Packt
  • Node.js & MongoDB: Developing Back-end Database Applications: IBM
  • Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Líder de IA generativa (Generative AI Leader): Google Cloud
  • Managing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Virtualization, Cloud Computing & IT Troubleshooting: Packt
  • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
  • Artificial Intelligence and legal issues: Politecnico di Milano
  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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