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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


  • K

    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Linux Commands, Devops Tools, Unix Commands, DevOps, YAML, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Software Installation, File Systems, Computer Networking, Data Persistence

    ★ 4.5 (159) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    QuickBooks Desktop

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), User Accounts, Vendor Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Accounting Software, Account Management, Bookkeeping, Accounting Systems, Customer Relationship Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Inventory Management System, Financial Reporting, Small Business Accounting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Investment Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    AIX Operating System Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Unix, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Scripting, Operating Systems, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration

    ★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Cloud Deployment, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Peripheral Devices, Information Technology Operations, Technical Support, System Configuration, Wireless Networks, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Introduction to Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Science, System Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    IT Hardware, Networking & Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Cloud Deployment, Wide Area Networks, Network Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Memory Management, System Software, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Peripheral Devices

    ★ 4.9 (533) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    PyCharm Course

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Software Installation, Application Development

    ★ 4.3 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Command Line (CLI) & Terminal Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, File Systems, Linux Commands, File I/O

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Adobe

    Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Document Management, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Creative Design, Cloud Storage, Workflow Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Scalability

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Commands, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Administration, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, File Management, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Programming, System Software, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Simulations, Development Environment, Debugging, Systems Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses

  • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
  • QuickBooks Desktop: Packt
  • AIX Operating System Fundamentals: IBM
  • CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201): Packt
  • Introduction to Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
  • IT Hardware, Networking & Troubleshooting: EDUCBA
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • PyCharm Course: EDUCBA
  • Command Line (CLI) & Terminal Basics: Scrimba
  • Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator: Adobe

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