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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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    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining, Clinical Informatics, R Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    488 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    The R Programming Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Scripting

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Reconciliation, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Firewall

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Web Scraping, Model Evaluation, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Information Architecture, Probability & Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    962 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Construction Engineering, Commercial Construction, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Emerging Technologies, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Structural Engineering, As-Built Drawings, Engineering Documentation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    R

    Rice University

    Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animations, Video Editing, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Production, Debugging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Animation and Game Design, System Configuration, Storytelling, Layout Design, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JSON, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Application Design, Scripting Languages, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Prototyping, Context Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Typescript in React: Get started

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, React.js, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build a Lean Workflow with Kanban Frameworks in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Process Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Mapping, Collaborative Software, Service Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
  • The Payroll Cycle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building Smarter: BIM in Practice: L&T EduTech
  • Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design: EDUCBA
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt
  • The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6: Packt

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