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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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    Packt

    Java OOP: Object Oriented Programming with Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Software Design, Maintainability, Application Design, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI) Design, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Packt

    AI Project Management skills - Scrum Master+AI+ChatGPT+Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sprint Planning, Responsible AI, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Jira (Software), ChatGPT, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Product Requirements, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Agile Methodology, AI Integrations, Acceptance Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Goal Setting, Project Management, Workflow Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Packt

    Claude API for Developers - Build Intelligent Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, AI Orchestration, Embeddings, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Vector Databases, Agentic Workflows, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI Agents, Python Programming, Real Time Data, Context Management, Document Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    Microsoft

    Diagram Design Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Diagram Design, Animations, Peer Review, Visual Design, Design Reviews, User Flows, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Style Guides, Process Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Usability Testing, Verification And Validation, User Research, Technical Communication, Business Process Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Stanford Online

    Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability & Statistics

    4.8 stars, 2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud IAM and Networking for AWS Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Firewall, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Wide Area Networks, User Accounts, Load Balancing

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    React Fundamentals and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Data Persistence, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, User Interface (UI), Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Microsoft CoPilot Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, AI Workflows, Productivity Software, Ad Hoc Analysis, Microsoft Word, ChatGPT, Data Manipulation, Writing and Editing, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to ASP.NET Core Web API

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Restful API, ASP.NET, API Design, .NET Framework, Software Versioning, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Development, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Services, Database Management, Databases, Development Environment, Server Side, Database Design, Application Frameworks, C# (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Linux Kernel Programming

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Memory Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Performance Tuning, OS Process Management, Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Linux Servers, System Software, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Cross Platform Development, Open Source Technology, Hardware Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Data Presentation, Big Data, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Apache Hadoop, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Apache Hive, Data Mart, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Data Science, Microsoft Excel

    4.8 stars, 21K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (21K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Linux Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Hardening, Systems Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Shell Script, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Software Configuration Management, Security Controls, Hardware Troubleshooting, Event Monitoring, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Firewall, Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Java OOP: Object Oriented Programming with Exercises: Packt
  • AI Project Management skills - Scrum Master+AI+ChatGPT+Jira: Packt
  • Claude API for Developers - Build Intelligent Applications: Packt
  • Diagram Design Excellence: Microsoft
  • Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures: Stanford Online
  • Google Cloud IAM and Networking for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
  • React Fundamentals and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Microsoft CoPilot Fundamentals: Packt
  • Introduction to ASP.NET Core Web API: Packt
  • Linux Kernel Programming: Packt

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