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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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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Tools & Techniques for Bug Bounties

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Persona (User Experience), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Sensory Systems Analysis, Journalism, Mental Health Therapies

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    AI for E-Commerce: No-Code Tools for Sales & Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Google Gemini, Decision Intelligence, Demand Planning, Personalized Campaigns, Customer experience improvement, User Feedback, Customer Insights, Gemini, Text Mining, E-Commerce, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Email Automation, Customer Demand Planning, Customer Analysis, AI powered creativity, Retail Store Operations, AI literacy, Design Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools

    4.6 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Introduction to TCP/IP

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Network Performance Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Analysis

    4.6 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    MicroStrategy Architecture Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: MicroStrategy, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Project Design, Development Environment, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Business Intelligence Software, Data Validation, Database Design, Dashboard Creation, Business Reporting, Data Import/Export, Business Metrics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    Epic Games

    Epic Games Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Software Documentation, Version Control, Prototyping

    4.3 stars, 650 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (650) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Building Secure and Modular Angular Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Angular, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), TypeScript, Frontend Integration, Restful API, Authorization (Computing), Web Development Tools, GraphQL, Secure Coding, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Application Design, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Enterprise Architecture, Software Architecture, Web Development, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Product Owner

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Sprint Retrospectives, Computer Hardware, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning, Product Management

    4.7 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Electron Integration and Database Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Test Automation, Test Script Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Video Game Development, Test Tools, Frontend Integration, Program Development, Development Environment, React.js, Web Applications, Application Design, Application Deployment, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, UI Components

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronics Engineering, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7 stars, 284 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (284) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ethical Hacking Tools & Techniques for Bug Bounties: Packt
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
  • AI for E-Commerce: No-Code Tools for Sales & Marketing: Board Infinity
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Introduction to TCP/IP: Yonsei University
  • MicroStrategy Architecture Essentials: Packt
  • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games
  • Building Secure and Modular Angular Applications: Packt
  • IBM Product Owner: IBM
  • Advanced Electron Integration and Database Connectivity: Packt

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