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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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    Codio

    Select Topics in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Text Mining, GitHub, Large Language Modeling, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Package and Software Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Plot (Graphics), Application Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Jupyter, Database Development, Data Processing, Virtual Environment, Dependency Analysis, Python Programming

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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Intro to Dall-E and GPT Vision

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Image Analysis, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Vision Transformer (ViT), Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Introduction to Java

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File I/O, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    IT-поддержка Google

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Data Security, Desktop Support, Network Security, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support, Active Directory, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    299 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Eclipse (Software), Test Tools, File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Test Automation, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Web Scraping, Data Validation, Test Case, Web Development Tools, Data Structures

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Usability and Visual Principles

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Interaction Design, Web Design, Typography, Prototyping, Persona Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Intro to Claude AI

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, API Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Flows, Persona Development, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI Chatbots: Create and Deploy OpenAI-Powered Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    TypeScript Control Structures

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Diagram Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    335 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Select Topics in Python: Codio
  • Intro to Dall-E and GPT Vision: Scrimba
  • Generative AI Language Modeling with Transformers: IBM
  • Introduction to Java: Universidad de Palermo
  • IT-поддержка Google: Google
  • Learn Selenium WebDriver with Java: Packt
  • UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Usability and Visual Principles: SkillUp
  • Intro to Claude AI: Scrimba
  • Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World : IBM
  • GenAI Chatbots: Create and Deploy OpenAI-Powered Chatbots: Coursera

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