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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    AI for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Model Evaluation, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, Email Security, Network Security, Jupyter

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Autoencoders, Hugging Face, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Embeddings, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Databases, Data Lakes, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization

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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Debugging, Traffic Flow Optimization, Computational Logic, Business Logic, Algorithms, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Créer un logo professionnel avec Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Creative Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Culture Transformation, Enterprise Security, Cyber Operations, Communication, Organizational Change, Strategic Communication, Performance Reporting, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Dashboard

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Hybrid and Multicloud

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing, Network Protocols, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Machine Learning for Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Wrangling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Operations Research, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Internet Of Things, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Network Protocols, Network Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Web Servers, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Ubuntu, Application Deployment

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, File Management, Editing, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Build a Responsive Website with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development

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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

  • AI for Cybersecurity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Programming Generative AI: Pearson
  • Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • 离散优化建模高阶篇 Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Créer un logo professionnel avec Canva: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Managers and Leaders: Macquarie University
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Hybrid and Multicloud: Google Cloud
  • Machine Learning for Supply Chains: LearnQuest
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server: Coursera

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