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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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    Board Infinity

    API Integration - End to End Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), GraphQL, API Design, Restful API, Postman API Platform, Ajax, OAuth, Frontend Integration, Software Documentation, Authentications, Debugging, Real Time Data, Systems Integration, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cómo crear medios imprimibles en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Brochures, Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Content Marketing, Marketing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Vertex AI Search for Retail

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Data Migration, Data Lakes, Apache Hadoop, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Tensorflow, Cloud Storage, Data Infrastructure, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, AI Enablement, Scalability, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    ISTQB Usability Tester Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Human Centered Design, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Surveys, Human Computer Interaction, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, Technical Communication, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Research, User Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Engagement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Puppet

    Skills you'll gain: Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Devops Tools, YAML, Software Installation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), System Configuration, DevOps, Configuration Management, IT Automation, Database Management

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    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Processing, Heat Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Big Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Spatial Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Beginning Llamafile for Local Large Language Models (LLMs)

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Natural Language Processing, Command-Line Interface, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    LCFA Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Display Devices, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity: Design & Develop Role-Playing Games (RPGs)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Data Persistence

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Structures for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Python Programming, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Simulations, Spatial Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • API Integration - End to End Web Development: Board Infinity
  • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
  • Cómo crear medios imprimibles en Canva: Coursera
  • Vertex AI Search for Retail: Google Cloud
  • ISTQB Usability Tester Certification Preparation: Board Infinity
  • Getting Started with Puppet: Whizlabs
  • Functional Programming in Scala Capstone: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Beginning Llamafile for Local Large Language Models (LLMs): Duke University
  • LCFA Exam Preparation: LearnQuest

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