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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

    Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Ajax, Java Programming, Test Script Development, Java, Software Testing, Test Automation, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Automation, Debugging

    4.9
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Image Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Cloud Deployment, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Web Development, Web Applications, Data Structures, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation with Google Cloud - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Business Transformation, Public Cloud, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Capital Expenditure, Cloud Security, Operating Expense, Cost Management

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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    APIs in Node.js: Write a RESTful API Backend Application

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Applications, Javascript, Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Motion Graphics, Adobe XD, Graphic and Visual Design, No-Code Development, Graphic Design, Animations, Prototyping, Typography, Layout Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Style Guides, Storytelling, Creative Design, Image Quality

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator

    Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Network Analysis, Driving engagement, Behavioral Economics, Network Analysis, Game Design, Social Sciences, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Java Programming, Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Android (Operating System), Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Web Servers, Web Applications, USB, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Hardware Troubleshooting

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with Apache Cassandra

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, NoSQL, Data Store, Databases, Database Management Systems, Application Deployment, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Storage, System Monitoring, Data Maintenance, Distributed Computing, Application Security, Data Modeling, Data Security, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Mocking with JUnit

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Mockups, Test Case, Test Driven Development (TDD), Java

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    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation: Packt
  • Introduction to Image Generation: Google Cloud
  • Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More: Packt
  • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
  • APIs in Node.js: Write a RESTful API Backend Application: Coursera
  • Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications: Skillshare
  • Security Administration with Cisco Defense Orchestrator: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams: Coursera
  • Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform: University of California San Diego

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