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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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    Whizlabs

    AWS Storage Security & Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Data Access, Disaster Recovery, Record Keeping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Validation

    4.7 stars, 4.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Java

    4.9 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Java Programming, Software Testing, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science

    4.8 stars, 2.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Java APIs and Functional Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Maintainability, Hardening, Java Programming, Software Design Patterns, Application Security, Software Design, Java, Software Architecture, Memory Management, Object Oriented Design, API Design, Code Reusability, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Interoperability, System Programming, C (Programming Language)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Michigan

    PostgreSQL for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, NoSQL, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Theory, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Databases, Data Modeling, JSON, Database Software, Database Application, Database Management, Query Languages, Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    SkillUp

    Mobile App Development, UX, and Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Application Development, User Interface (UI), iOS Development, User Story, Apple iOS, Mobile Development Tools, Application Design, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Flutter (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Figma (Design Software)

    4.6 stars, 110 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (110) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Data Store, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Theory, Algorithms, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.3 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Testing, Debugging, and Microservices with NestJS

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, API Gateway, Node.JS, API Testing, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Restful API, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Testing, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Code Coverage, Application Deployment, Javascript, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnKartS

    Angular Basics: Build Your First Web Application

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Linux Administration Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Unix, User Provisioning, File Systems, Linux Commands, Identity and Access Management, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), IT Infrastructure, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, IT Management, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management

    4.7 stars, 3.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AWS Storage Security & Data Protection: Whizlabs
  • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
  • Data Structures and Performance: University of California San Diego
  • Advanced Java APIs and Functional Programming: Packt
  • PostgreSQL for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Mobile App Development, UX, and Publishing: SkillUp
  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Testing, Debugging, and Microservices with NestJS: Packt
  • Angular Basics: Build Your First Web Application: LearnKartS

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