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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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    Total Seminars

    CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology, Bioinformatics

    4.6 stars, 4.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Adobe

    Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality, Color Theory, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Editing, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design Software, Storytelling, Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Portfolio Management

    4.2 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Software Engineering Tools, Test Data, Code Coverage, Scenario Testing, Restful API, Mockups, Microservices

    4.8 stars, 252 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (252) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management

    4.7 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Data Ethics, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, World History, Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (181) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Functional Design, Mathematical Software

    4.9 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Developing and Deploying a Complete Django Web Application

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, JSON, Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Javascript, Debugging, Database Design, Data Modeling, Event-Driven Programming, Data Access, User Accounts, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 295 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (295) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Radiology, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Swift 5 iOS Application Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), iOS Development, Model View Controller, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Code Review, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Persistence, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Store, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development

    4.4 stars, 913 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (913) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst: Total Seminars
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI: Adobe
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development: IBM
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?: Universidad de Chile
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Developing and Deploying a Complete Django Web Application: University of Michigan
  • AI for Medical Diagnosis: DeepLearning.AI

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