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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Data-Driven Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Data Mapping, Diagram Design, Usability Testing, User Feedback, Timelines, Data Integration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Real Time Data, Data Quality, Project Schedules, Project Management, Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Understanding Generative AI Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, Development Environment, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Machine Learning, .NET Framework, Software Installation, Microsoft Azure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Azure Storage, Virtual Machines, and App Service

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Hosting, Application Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Azure Active Directory, Scalability, Data Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Enterprise Architecture with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Enterprise Modeling, .NET Framework, API Design, ASP.NET, OAuth, Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Authentications, Process Driven Development, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design, Data Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    LLM Monitoring & Tracing: AI Observability with Datadog

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    C# 13 and .NET 9 – Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, .NET Framework, JSON, Development Environment, Web Development, Application Frameworks, Restful API, Code Reusability, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, File I/O, Web Applications, UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Back-End Web Development, Functional Design, Application Deployment

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Alberta

    Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Java Programming, System Design and Implementation, Java, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Application Design

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    PostgreSQL for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, NoSQL, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Theory, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Databases, Data Modeling, JSON, Database Software, Database Application, Database Management, Query Languages, Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Web Servers, Authentications, Web Applications, API Design, Web Development, Postman API Platform, Package and Software Management, Model View Controller, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Authorization (Computing), Javascript, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 628 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (628) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Electron Masterclass - Build Desktop Apps with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Angular, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Debugging, Application Lifecycle Management, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Application Design, Web Applications, Javascript

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 975 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (975) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Gateway API with NGINX Fabric Gateway

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Kubernetes, Nginx, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Proxy Servers, Web Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Application Deployment, Network Security, Security Controls, System Configuration, Security Software, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data-Driven Visualization: Microsoft
  • Understanding Generative AI Core Concepts: Packt
  • Azure Storage, Virtual Machines, and App Service: KodeKloud
  • Enterprise Architecture with .NET: Packt
  • LLM Monitoring & Tracing: AI Observability with Datadog: Packt
  • C# 13 and .NET 9 – Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals: Packt
  • Design Patterns: University of Alberta
  • PostgreSQL for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
  • Electron Masterclass - Build Desktop Apps with JavaScript: Packt

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