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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

    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
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Spring Security Authentication & Access

    Skills you'll gain: Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Spring Framework, OAuth, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Single Sign-On (SSO), Java Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Spring Boot, Identity and Access Management, Data Persistence, Apache Tomcat, Data Access, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Databases

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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
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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Data Store, Program Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Import/Export, Web Servers, File Management

    4.6 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS Governance, Compliance & Infrastructure Management

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, System Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Systems Administration, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Data Governance, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence: an Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Intellectual Property, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Legal Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Infrastructure Architecture, Dimensionality Reduction, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Social Impact, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6 stars, 885 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (885) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Applications with React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Code Reusability, Context Management, Javascript, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Maintainability, Software Design, Debugging, Data Sharing, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Java Coding Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Java Programming, Maintainability, Hardening, Software Design Patterns, Java, Application Security, Software Design, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, API Design, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking, Pentesting & Bug Bounty Hunting v2

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Server Side, Test Tools, Cyber Security Strategy, SQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Databases, Query Languages, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Amazon S3

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Software Processes and Agile Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development, Agile Project Management, Process Modeling

    4.7 stars, 5.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (5.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    AI Literacy Masterclass: ChatGPT and Prompting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering Tools, Large Language Modeling, AI powered creativity, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, OpenAI, LLM Application, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Quality, Decision Intelligence, Model Evaluation, AI Personalization, Model Training, AI Security

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Foundations of Modern Angular Architecture: Packt
  • Advanced Spring Security Authentication & Access: Packt
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
  • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
  • AWS Governance, Compliance & Infrastructure Management: Whizlabs
  • Artificial Intelligence: an Overview: Politecnico di Milano
  • Building Applications with React: University of Michigan
  • Java Coding Problems: Packt
  • 運用 Google Cloud 翻新基礎架構和應用程式: Google Cloud
  • Ethical Hacking, Pentesting & Bug Bounty Hunting v2: Packt

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