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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


  • P

    Packt

    Production LLM Monitoring & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Token Optimization, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, System Monitoring, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Debugging, Personally Identifiable Information, Performance Tuning, AI literacy, Continuous Monitoring, Secure Coding, Dashboard, Semantic Web

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Generative AI Agents, Organizational Skills, Education Software and Technology, Computer Vision

    4.8 stars, 8.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    借助 Google Cloud 人工智能进行创新

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Semantic Web, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Browser Compatibility

    4.4 stars, 890 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (890) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Relational Databases and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Integrity, Data Store, Database Development, Network Model, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Systems Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Master Wifi Ethical Hacking - Evil Twin Attacks Complete

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Security Awareness, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration, Authentications, Linux Administration, Software Installation, Networking Hardware, Verification And Validation, Web Servers, Apache

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Modern Angular Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Maintainability, TypeScript, Performance Tuning, React.js, Frontend Performance, Software Architecture, Enterprise Application Management, Application Frameworks, Enterprise Architecture, Technical Management, Application Design, Web Frameworks, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, UI Components, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Restful API, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Madecraft

    Python for Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS Storage Security & Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Data Access, Disaster Recovery, Record Keeping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems, Algorithms, Digital Communications

    4.6 stars, 923 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (923) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    運用 Google Cloud 翻新基礎架構和應用程式

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Production LLM Monitoring & Optimization: Packt
  • Prompt Engineering for Educators: Vanderbilt University
  • 借助 Google Cloud 人工智能进行创新: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript: IBM
  • Foundations of Relational Databases and SQL: John Wiley & Sons
  • Master Wifi Ethical Hacking - Evil Twin Attacks Complete: Packt
  • Foundations of Modern Angular Architecture: Packt
  • Python for Automation: Madecraft
  • AWS Storage Security & Data Protection: Whizlabs
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation

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