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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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    KodeKloud

    Amazon S3: Storage, Security and Management on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Data Maintenance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Storage Technologies, Information Management, Cloud Storage, IT General Controls (ITGC), Disaster Recovery, File Management, Security Controls, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Software Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Packt

    Blender Materials, UVs, and Animation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Workflow Management, Digital Design, Simulations, Video Game Development, Model Optimization, Blended Learning, Content Creation, Timelines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Node.js Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Dataflow, Unit Testing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Test Script Development, Test Automation, API Gateway, Server Side, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Software Architecture, Web Development, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Projects, Dialogs, and Electron Features

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Debugging, Application Development, Node.JS, Application Design, Web Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Build Tools, User Interface (UI), System Programming, Application Deployment, UI Components, Package and Software Management, File I/O, Data Storage, Web Content

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnQuest

    Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

    4.5 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    IBM Mainframe Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Agile Software Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, File I/O

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Mathematics Behind Backpropagation | Theory and Python Code

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Java OOP: Object Oriented Programming with Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Software Design, Maintainability, Application Design, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI) Design, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Simplify Your Architecture with Network Connectivity Center

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Scalability, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    Google Cloud

    運用 Google Cloud 翻新基礎架構和應用程式

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Java

    4.9 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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    Packt

    OpenTelemetry in Practice: The Complete Observability Course

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Amazon S3: Storage, Security and Management on AWS: KodeKloud
  • Blender Materials, UVs, and Animation Essentials: Packt
  • Node.js Design Patterns: Packt
  • Projects, Dialogs, and Electron Features: Packt
  • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
  • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
  • Mathematics Behind Backpropagation | Theory and Python Code: Packt
  • Java OOP: Object Oriented Programming with Exercises: Packt
  • Simplify Your Architecture with Network Connectivity Center: Google Cloud
  • 運用 Google Cloud 翻新基礎架構和應用程式: Google Cloud

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