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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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    L&T EduTech

    Intelligent Digital Factories

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Civil Engineering, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Wireless Networks, Automation, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data

    4.6
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    314 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Dataflow, Data Lakes, Google Cloud Platform, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Tensorflow, PySpark, Data Governance, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Apache Airflow, Data Import/Export, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Store

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Using MySQL Database with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), SQL, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Network Security, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Function-Calling and Data Extraction with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Hugging Face, Unstructured Data, SQL, Web Services, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Database Management, Restful API, Data Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced Java Concepts and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), JUnit, HTML and CSS, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Web Development, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Integration, Java, Test Execution Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Scala Programming, Build Tools, Software Development, Software Installation, Software Engineering

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Java Spring Boot - Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, YAML, MongoDB, Application Deployment, NoSQL, Ajax, Software Architecture, Java, Scalability, Load Balancing, Restful API, Web Applications, File Management

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    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Binary Search

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intelligent Digital Factories: L&T EduTech
  • Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva: Coursera
  • Using MySQL Database with PHP: Coursera
  • Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts: LearnQuest
  • Function-Calling and Data Extraction with LLMs: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
  • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera
  • Advanced Java Concepts and Collections: Packt
  • Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA: Coursera

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