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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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    Packt

    Mastering Cisco ACI - DCACI 300-620 Prep Course

    Skills you'll gain: ESXi Installation, VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), vSphere Networking and Storage, Software-Defined Networking, VMware vSAN, Data Centers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Hardware Architecture, Border Gateway Protocol, Event Monitoring, Infrastructure Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Networking Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Database Systems, Cloud Hosting, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Data Security, Servers, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies

    4.7 stars, 101 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (101) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft R Programming for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Version Control, Leaflet (Software), Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, R (Software), Data Wrangling

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Global Positioning Systems, Computer Graphic Techniques, Event-Driven Programming, Knowledge of Apple Hardware

    4.5 stars, 55 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Beginners: Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming, Data Store, Data Storage

    4.4 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (50) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS

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

    4.6 stars, 118 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (118) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Howard University

    Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Mathematical Software, Algebra, Jupyter, Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System)

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Core Service Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Azure, User Provisioning, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Collaborative Software, Help Desk Support, Document Management, Microsoft Copilot, System Configuration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Services, User Accounts, Technical Support, Technical Communication, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    UX Design: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Software

    4.4 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Anatomy

    4.8 stars, 391 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (391) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Container Workload Management and Production Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, YAML, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Multi-Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Cloud Security, Managed Services, Capacity Management, System Monitoring, Continuous Delivery, Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface

    4.5 stars, 3.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco Networking: Routing & Switching Labs

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

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

  • Mastering Cisco ACI - DCACI 300-620 Prep Course: Packt
  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Microsoft R Programming for Everyone: Microsoft
  • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
  • Python for Beginners: Data Structures: Coursera
  • Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS: Coursera
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python: Howard University
  • Core Service Administration: Microsoft
  • UX Design: An Introduction: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Visualizing the Living Body: Diagnostic Imaging: Yale University

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