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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


  • P

    Packt

    Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Lecturing, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Communication, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Composure, Driving engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn CSS Flexbox

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming

    4.9 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco Switching, IPv6, Security & Network Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Firewall, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Networking, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Local Area Networks, Emerging Technologies, Computing Platforms, Network Architecture, Telecommunications, Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Based Integration, General Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Hardware Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Lemann

    Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Learning Management Systems, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, User Accounts

    4.7 stars, 125 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (125) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Structures in C

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Programming Principles

    4.5 stars, 76 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Case, Electronics Engineering, Verification And Validation, Electronic Hardware, Computational Logic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Tools, Development Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Programming Principles, Simulations, Computer Programming

    4.4 stars, 632 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), AI Integrations, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, Data Ethics, Customer Engagement, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.4 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, 3D Modeling, Web Presence

    4.4 stars, 140 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Debugging, Development Environment, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Integrated Development Environments

    4.5 stars, 51 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (51) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Generative AI for Business Leaders & Executives

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Generative AI, Technology Roadmaps, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Operational Efficiency, Decision Intelligence, Change Management, Business Process Automation, Risking, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak: Packt
  • Learn CSS Flexbox: Scrimba
  • Cisco Switching, IPv6, Security & Network Optimization: Packt
  • IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!: Fundação Lemann
  • Data Structures in C: University of Michigan
  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook: Fractal Analytics
  • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera

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