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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Securing Accounts and Preventing Attacks in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Risk Management, Social Skills, Business Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Google Workspace, Application Design, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Persona (User Experience), Authentications, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

    4.5 stars, 694 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Management Systems, System Design and Implementation, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    2.9 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 2.9 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • S

    Simplilearn

    AI-Powered Software Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture

    4.3 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (70) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cybercrime

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Rapport Building, Persuasive Communication

    4.8 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Programming Principles

    4.7 stars, 213 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (213) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), File I/O, Programming Principles, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Editing, Records Management

    4.6 stars, 138 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Programming Principles, C and C++, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic

    4.4 stars, 220 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (220) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Android Graphics with OpenGL ES

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Android (Operating System), Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Android Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android Studio, Graphics Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Performance Tuning

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Getting started with Augmented Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Application Development, Image Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, 3D Assets, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, Scripting

    4.3 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (142) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Securing Accounts and Preventing Attacks in Business: John Wiley & Sons
  • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI-Powered Software Development Certification: Simplilearn
  • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • Cybercrime: Royal Holloway, University of London
  • Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java: LearnQuest
  • IBM COBOL Basics: IBM
  • Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals: Coursera

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