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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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    EDUCBA

    Unity: Design & Develop a Tower Defense Game

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, UI Components, Animations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT)

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Optimizing Machine Learning Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Business Operations, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operational Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Model Evaluation, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Risk Mitigation, Performance Metric, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Communications

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ASP.NET Core MVC - Cross-Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Cross Platform Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, Authentications, Web Applications, jQuery, Software Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Data Validation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Data Science con Python e R

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), R Programming, Convolutional Neural Networks, NumPy, R (Software), Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Programming Principles, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Using AI & ChatGPT for Content: Strategy & SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Digital Content, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Target Audience, ChatGPT, Web Analytics and SEO, Video Production, Prompt Engineering, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Build Fast Websites with Astro

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, UI Components, Application Deployment, Web Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Content Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), File Systems, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Java Programming and Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java, File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Test Automation, Web Scraping, Data Validation, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Game Development and Monetization

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Unity Engine, Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace のセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Google Workspace, Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Security, Data Security, Application Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, digital literacy, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Using Elastic Stack to Monitor Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Interactive Data Visualization, Event Monitoring, Data Engineering, Linux

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Unity: Design & Develop a Tower Defense Game: EDUCBA
  • Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT): University of Glasgow
  • Optimizing Machine Learning Performance: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • ASP.NET Core MVC - Cross-Platform Development: Packt
  • Data Science con Python e R: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Using AI & ChatGPT for Content: Strategy & SEO: Skillshare
  • Build Fast Websites with Astro: Scrimba
  • Advanced Java Programming and Web Development: Packt
  • Intermediate Game Development and Monetization: Packt
  • Google Workspace のセキュリティ: Google Cloud

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