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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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    Meta

    Django Web Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Servers, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Application Security, Database Development, Model View Controller, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Connect and Transform External Data Seamlessly

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, JSON, Data Wrangling, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Application Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Competitive Intelligence, Usability, Persona Development, Microsoft Copilot, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Analysis, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, User Interface (UI) Design, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance

    4.6
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    325 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Foundations for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Software Installation

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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Information Management, Business Logic, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Information Technology, Production Planning, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Decision Making, Software Installation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    898 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Design, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Deployment Types

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Model Deployment, Network Performance Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Engineering, AI Orchestration, Containerization, Performance Tuning, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Network Analysis, Data Integrity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Working with large language models using Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, Semantic Web

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete Guide to ASP.NET Core MVC (.NET 6)

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development with Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphics, Ideation, Multimedia

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Django Web Framework : Meta
  • Connect and Transform External Data Seamlessly: Coursera
  • Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era: Microsoft
  • Foundations for Machine Learning: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University
  • C++: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • AI Infrastructure: Deployment Types: Google Cloud
  • Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks: University of Colorado System
  • Working with large language models using Azure: Microsoft

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