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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

    Cybersecurity Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cybersecurity Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Network Security, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Incident Response, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace のセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Google Workspace, Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Security, Data Security, Application Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity: Design & Develop a Tower Defense Game

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, UI Components, Animations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building and Evaluating Data Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Data Validation, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The State University of New York

    Digital Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Encryption and Cryptography Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Classification Algorithms

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented Reality, 3D Modeling, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Spring Boot, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Apache Maven, Software Design Patterns, SQL, Data Persistence, Functional Design, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, digital literacy, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Generative AI and Symbolic Reasoning

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Computational Logic

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity Concepts: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Best Practices: Coursera
  • Google Workspace のセキュリティ: Google Cloud
  • Unity: Design & Develop a Tower Defense Game: EDUCBA
  • Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Building and Evaluating Data Agents: DeepLearning.AI
  • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Encryption and Cryptography Essentials: IBM
  • Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming: Packt

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