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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

    Advanced Spring Security Authentication & Access

    Skills you'll gain: Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Spring Framework, OAuth, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Single Sign-On (SSO), Java Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Spring Boot, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Data Persistence, Apache Tomcat, Public Key Infrastructure, Databases

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Excel Macros, Sales Presentation, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Data Import/Export, Computer Literacy

    4.7 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Storage & Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Star Schema, Microsoft Azure, Extract, Transform, Load, Transaction Processing, Transact-SQL, Data Pipelines, Information Management, Power BI, Operational Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Data Access, Dependency Analysis, Data Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnKartS

    Container Monitoring and Engine Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Devops Tools, Containerization, DevOps, System Monitoring, Information Technology Operations, System Configuration, Performance Tuning, Configuration Management, Context Management, Network Troubleshooting, Debugging, Proxy Servers, Data Storage, Service Management, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Performance Measurement, Resource Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Apple Intelligence: Foundation Models & Tool Calling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Build AI Chatbots with React and AI APIs

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Integrations, React.js, OpenAI, Generative AI, Frontend Integration, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, User Interface (UI), Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development, Web Development, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud의 네트워킹: 네트워크 보안

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Development Fundamentals: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Electron Basics and Window Management

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Development Environment, Program Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Frameworks, Node.JS, Software Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Package and Software Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I
    I

    Multiple educators

    IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Incident Management, Cloud Platforms, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, System Configuration, Generative AI, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

    4.7 stars, 16K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (16K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    C# Programming Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, .NET Framework, Integrated Development Environments, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Development Environment, Software Development, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Web Development, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Master MariaDB: A Hands-On, Learn-by-Doing Database Course

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Containerization, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Spring Security Authentication & Access: Packt
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Data Storage & Processing: Microsoft
  • Container Monitoring and Engine Administration: LearnKartS
  • Apple Intelligence: Foundation Models & Tool Calling: Packt
  • Build AI Chatbots with React and AI APIs: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Google Cloud의 네트워킹: 네트워크 보안: Google Cloud
  • Web Development Fundamentals: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: University of Michigan
  • Electron Basics and Window Management: Packt
  • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: IBM

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