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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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    Simplilearn

    Introduction to AWS for Cloud Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Management, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Amazon S3, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Color Theory, Version Control, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Development, Web Design and Development, AI Integrations, Application Deployment, Front-End Web Development, Animations, Web Content, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Frameworks, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 3.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Debugging, Cybersecurity

    4.6 stars, 582 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Memory Management, System Software, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Graphics

    4.9 stars, 536 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (536) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Computing Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Hardware Design, Computer Hardware

    2.8 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.8 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Application Design, Cloud Applications, Computer Science, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Computer Systems, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Management, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Software Development, Virtualization, Application Security

    3.3 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, No-Code Development, Software Installation, Content Management

    4.3 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

    4.2 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (93) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language)

    4.8 stars, 370 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (370) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    HTML & CSS for Beginners – First Coding Step

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Web Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Debugging

    2.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 2.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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