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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


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security

    4.5 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Persistence, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Computer Science, Data Storage, File Management

    4.5 stars, 486 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (486) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    High Performance with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Memory Management, Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, Databases, AI Integrations, Software Testing, Microservices, Algorithms, Application Frameworks, Scalability, SQL, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Interactive eLearning with Presentation Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Learning Management Systems, Course Development, Training and Development, Presentations, Instructional Design, Interactive Learning, Information Architecture, Content Management, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Animations, Interactive Design, Software Installation, UI Components, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, Graphic and Visual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    AI LLM Fundamentals: Intro to Large Language Models+ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Fine-tuning, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Model Training, Deep Learning, AI literacy, Natural Language Processing, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, Convolutional Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Embeddings, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 25K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (25K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Linux Security and System Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, System Support, Hardening, System Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Administration, Authorization (Computing), Operating Systems, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    AI-Enabled Web Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Web Frameworks, AI Enablement, Web Applications, AI Integrations, Software Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    User Management and Process Management in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux, Unix, Systems Administration, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, User Provisioning, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Hardening, Process Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 975 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Azure Administrator: Identity, Governance, and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Active Directory, Enterprise Architecture, User Provisioning, IT Management, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Deployment, Authentications, Self Service Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Blender Modeling: Basics to Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Workflow Management, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, Editing, Model Optimization, Animations, Blended Learning, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business: Kennesaw State University
  • Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • High Performance with Java: Packt
  • Interactive eLearning with Presentation Tools: EDUCBA
  • AI LLM Fundamentals: Intro to Large Language Models+ChatGPT: Packt
  • DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer: DeepLearning.AI
  • Linux Security and System Troubleshooting: LearnKartS
  • AI-Enabled Web Development Foundations: Chegg Skills
  • User Management and Process Management in Linux: Edureka
  • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio

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