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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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    Automation Anywhere

    Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Process Design, Return On Investment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard, Unstructured Data, User Accounts, Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Development Testing, Operational Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Process Analysis, Administration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft PowerPoint for Office 365: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Editing, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Productivity Software, Data Visualization, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS AI Practitioner Power Hour

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Amazon Web Services, Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Image Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Full Stack Software Developer Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Microservices, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Applications, Node.JS, Software Development, DevOps, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Web Development, Cloud Applications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    2026 AI And ChatGPT At Work: Productive AI Use For Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Presentations, Generative AI, AI Personalization, AI Workflows, Multimedia, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity Software, Content Creation, Brainstorming, Proofreading

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Management, Patient Education and Support, Data Security, Clinical Data Management, Microsoft Azure, Health Technology, IT Security Architecture, AI Enablement, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Personally Identifiable Information, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Machine Learning, Clinical Monitoring, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Health Informatics, AI Security

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    User Research and Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, Qualitative Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, People Analytics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Mindfulness: A Journey to Wellness with Headspace

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Journals, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Software Development, Software Design, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Cloud Computing Architecture, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics: Automation Anywhere
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Office 365: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • AWS AI Practitioner Power Hour: Amazon Web Services
  • Full Stack Software Developer Assessment: IBM
  • 2026 AI And ChatGPT At Work: Productive AI Use For Beginners: Alex Genadinik
  • Microsoft Azure AI in Healthcare: Microsoft
  • User Research and Design: University of Minnesota
  • Mastering Mindfulness: A Journey to Wellness with Headspace: Board Infinity
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University

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