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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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    Infosec

    Linux+ XK0-005

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux, Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Scripting, Shell Script, User Accounts, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Hardware Troubleshooting, File Management, Unix Commands, General Networking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create environmental awareness content with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Code Review, Maintainability, Testability, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Your UI/UX Portfolio with GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Digital Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Histogram, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Apple iOS, Android Development, iOS Development, Application Development, Databases, Database Management, Flutter (Software), Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Performance Management, Marketing Strategies, Google Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Experimental Design Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Control, Variance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Les Expressions Lambda et Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Functional Design, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Aprende a potenciar tu productividad con IA y ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Productivity Software, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, Automation, LLM Application, OpenAI, Excel Macros, Critical Thinking, Productivity, Generative AI, Educational Materials, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Development Tools, Computational Logic

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Creatividad computacional

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux+ XK0-005: Infosec
  • Create environmental awareness content with Canva: Coursera
  • Test-Driven Development Overview: LearnQuest
  • Create Your UI/UX Portfolio with GitHub: Coursera
  • Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp
  • Experimental Design Basics: Arizona State University
  • Les Expressions Lambda et Java: Coursera
  • Aprende a potenciar tu productividad con IA y ChatGPT: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast: Packt

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