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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


  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, System Testing, Embedded Software, Software Systems, Communication Systems, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Automation, Process Modeling, Behavioral Management, System Configuration, Markov Model

    4.4 stars, 183 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (183) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Cybersecurity in modern organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Cyber Security Policies, Agile Product Development, Data Security, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security, Agile Methodology, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, TCP/IP, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Risk Management

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Project Management, DevOps

    4.5 stars, 631 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Langchain and Langgraph

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI API, LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LangChain, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Agentic Workflows, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (142) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    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
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Scripting, Test Script Development, Version Control, GitHub, Unstructured Data, Git (Version Control System), Scripting Languages, Automation, Shell Script, Email Automation, Unit Testing, File Systems, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Cloud API, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Productivity

    3.7 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agents in LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, LangChain, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Data Persistence, Context Management

    4.7 stars, 329 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (329) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Project Management, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Case Studies, Project Documentation, Automation

    4.5 stars, 171 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (171) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Using Git for Distributed Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Debugging, Linux

    4.6 stars, 598 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences: 28DIGITAL
  • Foundations of Linux System Administration: Packt
  • Cybersecurity in modern organizations: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards: Coursera
  • Langchain and Langgraph: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • AI Agents in LangGraph: DeepLearning.AI
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud

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