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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cognición encarnada

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Sociology, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Factors, Human Machine Interfaces, Research, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Robotics

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    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to APIs in Google

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, JSON, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Network Protocols

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    Beginner Ā· Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Code Review, GitHub, Software Documentation, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Development Environment, Project Management, Project Planning, Computer Programming, Debugging

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Development Testing, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Application Development, Software Design, Debugging, Functional Design

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Vibe Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, API Testing, Application Development, Application Security

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    GenAI and LLMs on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon Web Services, AI Security, AI Workflows, Continuous Monitoring, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Sciences, Negotiation, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Probability

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Mobile Security

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Investigation, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Malware Protection, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Analysis, Encryption, Debugging, Disaster Recovery

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    UI Design for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, User Interface (UI) Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Maintainability, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Layout Design, Usability, Prototyping, Web Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering

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    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    How Diffusion Models Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Jupyter, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

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    Intermediate Ā· Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cognición encarnada:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms:Ā The University of Chicago
  • Introduction to APIs in Google:Ā Google Cloud
  • Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code:Ā Microsoft
  • Games, Sensors and Media:Ā University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced Programming in Swift:Ā Meta
  • Vibe Coding Fundamentals:Ā University of Colorado System
  • GenAI and LLMs on AWS:Ā Duke University
  • Welcome to Game Theory:Ā The University of Tokyo
  • Cyber Security: Mobile Security:Ā Macquarie University

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