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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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    Coursera

    Evaluate and Create Your Emotional Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Resilience, Professional Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Application Design, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Digital Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Data, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Social Media Marketing: Funnels, Pixels, and Optimizations

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Sales Presentation, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Automation, Drive Engagement, Case Studies

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Estimate Agile Work with Story Points

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, User Story, Project Estimation, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Forecasting, Jira (Software), Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Systems Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Train Large Language Models Faster - Parallelism Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Streamline Jira Workflows, Analyze Bottlenecks Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Design, Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Process, Configuration Management, Performance Metric, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, GitHub, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Evaluate and Create Your Emotional Toolkit: Coursera
  • Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
  • CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis: CertNexus
  • Social Media Marketing: Funnels, Pixels, and Optimizations: Alex Genadinik
  • Estimate Agile Work with Story Points: Coursera
  • Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • Train Large Language Models Faster - Parallelism Deep Dive: Packt
  • Managing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor: Packt

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