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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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    Google Cloud

    Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Model Deployment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Data Manipulation, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Debugging, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Software Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Software Design, Database Management, Software Engineering, System Monitoring, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Web Applications, Application Development, Data Processing, Agile Methodology, Acceptance Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Monitoring

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    The Technology of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Creativity, Digital Signal Processing, Editing, System Configuration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Scalability, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Agentic Workflows, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, Microservices, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Computing, Serverless Computing, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Fundamentals of Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, HTML and CSS, GitHub, Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Git (Version Control System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Servers, Animations

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, React.js, Version Control, Performance Tuning, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Application Design, Game Design, Webpack, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Software Documentation, Code Review

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Security Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Scripting, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Functions, Tools and Agents with LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee
  • Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Web Development: Illinois Tech
  • Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval: University of Washington
  • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Developers With Copilot: Microsoft
  • Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark: SkillUp
  • Security Management and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London

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