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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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    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENCOR (350-401)

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Planning And Design, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, System Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Security Controls, Network Switches, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, Authentications, Scripting, JSON

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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Microsoft Azure, Test Tools, Debugging, Scalability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Mockup in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Design, Packaging and Labeling, Product Design

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Ajax Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Applications, Javascript, Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Build Automation and Continuous Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Artifactory, Apache Maven, CI/CD, DevOps, Build Tools, Software Configuration Management, Java, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Control Systems, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    NIIT

    Capstone Project Using Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Microservices, Restful API, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Back-End Web Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Large Language Models with Semantic Search

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Vector Databases

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Endpoints and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Accenture

    Understanding Technology and Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel, digital literacy, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Data Collection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Digital Communications, Computer Programming, Productivity Software, Web Development, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Javascript, Python Programming, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Computer Hardware

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Responsible AI, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, System Configuration

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENCOR (350-401): Packt
  • Software Defined Networking: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Create a Mockup in Figma: Coursera
  • Ajax Basics: Board Infinity
  • Build Automation and Continuous Integration: Packt
  • AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: University of Michigan
  • Capstone Project Using Node.js: NIIT
  • Large Language Models with Semantic Search: DeepLearning.AI
  • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Understanding Technology and Data: Accenture

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