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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


  • U

    University of Washington

    Front-End Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, Usability, User Experience, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, User Story, Front-End Web Development, GitHub Copilot, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Mobile Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Git (Version Control System)

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, System Software

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), C# (Programming Language)

    4.7 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Linux for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Operating Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Servers, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply C++ Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Maintainability

    4.6 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming for Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Software Design, Computer Architecture, Maintainability, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Computer Hardware, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply SketchUp for Beginner-Level 3D Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Editing, Model Evaluation, Software Installation

    5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Probability, Video Game Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Program Development, Network Analysis, Computer Science, Animations, Analysis, Software Testing, Computer Programming

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    IT Hardware, Networking & Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Cloud Deployment, Wide Area Networks, Peripheral Devices

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Introduction to JavaScript for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Javascript, Code Reusability, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Node.JS, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Management, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • P

    Packt

    Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Integrated Development Environments, Memory Management, Debugging, Application Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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