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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Text Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, 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

    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
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatic Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Molecular Biology, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, R (Software), Informatics, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Biotechnology, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Security+ 701 - Hands-On Cybersecurity Lab Series

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Bash (Scripting Language), Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Operations, Scripting, Linux, Linux Commands, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Network Security, Unix Commands

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Network Model

    4.1 stars, 269 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (269) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IndiaAI

    YUVA AI for ALL

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Agentic systems

    4.8 stars, 493 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (493) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Memory Management, Tool Calling

    4.7 stars, 340 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (340) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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    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

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    Fractal Analytics

    Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 195 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (195) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, grep, Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    4.7 stars, 8.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (8.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Linux Tools for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, grep, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Build Tools, Unix, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming

    4.6 stars, 735 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, LLM Application, Software Design Patterns, Databases, OpenAI API, Application Design, AI Integrations, Software Design, Software Architecture, AI Security, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

    4.7 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto
  • Security+ 701 - Hands-On Cybersecurity Lab Series: Packt
  • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto
  • YUVA AI for ALL: IndiaAI
  • Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI: DeepLearning.AI
  • System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences: 28DIGITAL
  • Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era: Fractal Analytics
  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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