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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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    Oracle

    Oracle APEX: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Oracle Cloud, Application Development, Database Application, Oracle Databases, Web Applications, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), UI Components, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Development, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Usability, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Auditing, Web Development Tools, Automation, Consulting, Test Tools, Gap Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Prioritization

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    软件工程

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Requirements Analysis, Program Development, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Test Case, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Development, Systems Design, Systems Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Dart

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Application Development

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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Deploy AI Apps with Cloudflare

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, API Gateway, OpenAI API, Model Deployment, Cloud Security, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Enablement, LLM Application, Web Servers, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Across Critical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Operational Risk, Stakeholder Communications, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Risk Modeling, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Privacy, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Make.com, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets, Travel Arrangements, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Create Easy Instagram Reels with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Image Quality, Photography, Social Media Content, Marketing Psychology, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Strategy, Driving engagement, Social Media, Productivity, Video Production, Drive Engagement, Creative Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Prototyping, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Web Development, Software Development, Debugging, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine FPS & Action Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Debugging

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to GitHub Actions

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Automation, GitHub, YAML, DevOps, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Software Testing

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Oracle APEX: Foundations: Oracle
  • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera
  • WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices: Coursera
  • 软件工程: Peking University
  • Introduction to Dart: Google Cloud
  • Deploy AI Apps with Cloudflare: Scrimba
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Across Critical Systems: University of Maryland, College Park
  • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
  • Create Easy Instagram Reels with Canva: Skillshare
  • Advanced JavaScript: Scrimba

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