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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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    Arizona State University

    Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Mockups, Industrial Design, Product Development, Development Testing, Product Design, 3D Modeling, Usability Testing, Computer-Aided Design, User Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Task Automation and Network Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Amazon Web Services, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Network Routing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Security, Load Balancing, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unit Testing, TypeScript, Software Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Code Coverage, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Case, Javascript, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Safety and Security, Information Technology, Information Privacy, Computer Literacy, Software Development Tools, Technology Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    The Juliet Language for Motion Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Automation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Robotics, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Motion Graphics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Créer du contenu pour les réseaux sociaux avec PicMonkey

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Brand Loyalty, Content Creation, Customer Engagement, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Fabrication additive : l'impression 3D dans l'industrie

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Safety Standards, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing and Production, Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering, Production Process, Materials science, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Issue, Product Development, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Prototyping

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Architecture - Intermediate Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Blockchain, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Governance, Application Security, Project Documentation, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Solution Architecture, Cyber Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CISSP Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Risk Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Software Development Life Cycle, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Selenium Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Scripting, Automation, Software Engineering Tools, Browser Compatibility, Test Case, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Case Studies: Build Chatbots, Apps & Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Natural Language Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Matplotlib, Business Process Automation, Text Mining, Data Processing, Development Environment, Document Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Prototyping: Arizona State University
  • AWS: Task Automation and Network Integration : Whizlabs
  • Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • The Juliet Language for Motion Programming: Lund University
  • Créer du contenu pour les réseaux sociaux avec PicMonkey: Coursera
  • Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fabrication additive : l'impression 3D dans l'industrie: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Blockchain Architecture - Intermediate Concepts : LearnQuest
  • CISSP Crash Course: Packt

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