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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


  • 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
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Input and Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Usability, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Interactive Design, Human Machine Interfaces, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Peripheral Devices

    4.6 stars, 722 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (722) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Code Reusability

    4.9 stars, 463 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (463) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Digital Marketing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Management, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, digital literacy, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Innovation

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Engineering Maintainable Android Apps

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Test Tools, Secure Coding, Android Development, Application Security, Software Design, Mobile Security

    4.5 stars, 297 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (297) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.8 stars, 106 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (106) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Improvement, Information Technology Operations, IT Management, Service Level, Information Technology, Continuous Improvement Process, Governance, Problem Management, Asset Management, Configuration Management, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Incident Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Application Frameworks, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    HTML and CSS: Building a Single-Page Website

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design, Front-End Web Development

    4.5 stars, 554 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • E

    Edureka

    Go Programming Language

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Memory Management, Grafana, Web Applications, Program Development, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages, Network Security, Communication Systems, Data Sharing

    2.9 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Adobe XD, Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Program Development, C and C++, Programming Principles, Application Development, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Computational Thinking, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Build Tools, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computational Logic

    4.4 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    AI Ethics and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Data Governance, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Regulatory Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Environmental Policy, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Intellectual Property, Generative AI, Information Technology, Professionalism, Automation, Risk Management Framework, Social Justice, Auditing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto
  • Input and Interaction: University of California San Diego
  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • The Digital Marketing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Engineering Maintainable Android Apps: Vanderbilt University
  • Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python): University of Michigan
  • IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program: Packt
  • HTML and CSS: Building a Single-Page Website: Coursera
  • Go Programming Language: Edureka
  • Introduction to UX/UI Design: IBM

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