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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM Mainframe Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Agile Software Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, File I/O

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Applied AI for UX and Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, Responsible AI, User Experience Design, User Experience, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, User Centered Design, Layout Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Prototyping

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Vibe Coding: Build Full-Stack AI Apps Without Writing Code

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Large Language Modeling, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Application Design, Server Side, AI Integrations, Web Applications, AI Personalization, Software Architecture, Business Logic, Test Driven Development (TDD), Product Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control

    4.3 stars, 447 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (447) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux Networking and Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Servers, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Online Course Creation Teach an Online Course

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    ASP.NET Core Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), ASP.NET, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, AI Security, Authentications, Application Security, Responsible AI, Hardening, Data Security, AI Integrations, Software Development Life Cycle, .NET Framework, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Software Engineering, Building Codes

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Blender All-in-One For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Animation and Game Design, Motion Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Scripting, Image Quality, Design Software, Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Python Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Django for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Ajax, jQuery, Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript and jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JSON, HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Database Application, Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Javascript, SQL

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Group Policy, Mobile Security, Records Management, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Security Management, Control Panels

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    RAG from Scratch: Build a Knowledge-Powered Chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Embeddings, Token Optimization, Context Management, Document Management, Unstructured Data, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Model Evaluation, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Gamification

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Driving engagement, Social Impact, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing

    4.8 stars, 2.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
  • Applied AI for UX and Web Design: Chegg Skills
  • Vibe Coding: Build Full-Stack AI Apps Without Writing Code: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • Linux Networking and Identity Management: KodeKloud
  • Online Course Creation Teach an Online Course: Packt
  • ASP.NET Core Secure Coding: Packt
  • Blender All-in-One For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Django for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Google Workspace Administrator: Google Cloud

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