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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), CI/CD, Prompt Patterns, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Continuous Integration

    4.6 stars, 5.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (5.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Design, Node.JS, Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Development, GitHub, Microservices, Web Development, User Accounts, Kubernetes, Frontend Integration, Javascript

    4.6 stars, 208 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (208) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Black-box and White-box Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Test Engineering, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Java Programming

    3.8 stars, 117 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (117) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    Java程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Database Application, UI Components, C and C++, Data Access, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Data Structures

    4.7 stars, 210 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • I

    IBM

    Product Management: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Project Management, Product Development, Product Strategy, Portfolio Management, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Database Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Java, Containerization, Spring Framework, SQL, NoSQL, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design

    4.5 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (51) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Layout Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Typography, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Color Matching

    4.2 stars, 39 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (39) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Advanced Django: Mastering Django and Django Rest Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Performance Tuning, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Authentications, Frontend Integration, React.js, API Testing, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Test Tools, Web Development, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 163 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (163) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Incident Management, Threat Management, Data Security, Security Management, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 240 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (240) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    Certified in Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Governance, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Color Theory, Document Management, Generative AI, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Document Control, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Firefly, Graphics Software, Workflow Management, Branding

    4.7 stars, 711 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (711) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, Motion Graphics, UI Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Control Panels, Test Tools, Interactive Design, Code Reusability, Program Development, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Network Troubleshooting

    4.7 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (44) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Java程序设计: Peking University
  • Product Management: An Introduction: IBM
  • Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment: SkillUp
  • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations: Skillshare
  • Advanced Django: Mastering Django and Django Rest Framework: Codio
  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google
  • Certified in Cybersecurity: ISC2

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