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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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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management, Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    745 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Visualization, Data Science, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    453 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Business Correspondence, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 2

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Tensorflow, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Seaborn, Python Programming, Keras (Neural Network Library), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Program Development, Software Development, Databases

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    NIIT

    Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Node.JS, Software Documentation, Web Services, Middleware, Authentications, JSON, Web Frameworks, Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing)

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Pretraining LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Hugging Face, Data Preprocessing, Transfer Learning, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Access

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Essentials with Azure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Build an expense tracker app in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Python Programming, Data Modeling, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Git (Version Control System)

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    UI Design using Figma: Create a Weather App Interface

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Interaction Design, UI Components, Mockups, Wireframing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Getting Started with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera
  • Practical Python for AI Coding 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Object-Oriented Analysis & Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • Pretraining LLMs: DeepLearning.AI
  • Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance: Coursera
  • Essentials with Azure Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Build an expense tracker app in Django: Coursera

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