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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


  • 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, 448 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Reinforcement Learning: From Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Agentic systems, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, System Design and Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Programación en Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Matplotlib, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Processing, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Debugging, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Graphing, Data Analysis, Computational Logic

    4.5 stars, 216 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Build a Dynamic File Transfer App with WebRTC

    Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Node.JS, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Debugging, Web Applications, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Frontend Performance, Scalability, Verification And Validation, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Validation, JSON, Real Time Data, Event-Driven Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Azure DevOps Fundamentals and Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, User Story, Agile Project Management, Devops Tools, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, Project Management Software, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Cryptographic Protocols

    4.3 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Database Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, PostgreSQL

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Blender 3D – Model a Medieval Researcher's Desk

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Cinematography, Animations, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Post-Production, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Visual Storytelling, Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools, Simulation and Simulation Software, Geometry, Simulations, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Azure Pipelines: CI/CD Automation and Release Management

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Release Management, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Functional Testing, YAML, Microsoft Azure, Build Tools, Software Testing, Workflow Management, Code Coverage, Git (Version Control System), Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, OAuth, Restful API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Application Deployment, Application Security, Continuous Deployment, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Web Services, AI Security, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, AI Workflows

    4.7 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Software Testing, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, AI Integrations, Python Programming, IBM Cloud, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Integrated Development Environments, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles

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

    ★ 4.4 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Voice AI Engineering - Create Smart Agents with ElevenLabs

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative Model Architectures, Agentic systems, Personalized Campaigns, AI Personalization, Natural Language Processing, Business Marketing, Large Language Modeling, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Customer Support, Data Synthesis, Business Intelligence Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • Deep Reinforcement Learning: From Theory to Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programación en Python: Universidad de los Andes
  • Build a Dynamic File Transfer App with WebRTC: Packt
  • Azure DevOps Fundamentals and Agile Project Management: LearnKartS
  • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
  • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
  • Blender 3D – Model a Medieval Researcher's Desk: Packt
  • Azure Pipelines: CI/CD Automation and Release Management: LearnKartS
  • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud

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