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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Data Infrastructure, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization

    4.5 stars, 401 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (401) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    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
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Presence, Web Development, Editing, Social Media, Content Management, Embeddings, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

    4.4 stars, 4.3K reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (4.3K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation, Advanced Testing, and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Stress Testing, Performance Testing, Test Script Development, API Testing, GitHub, Postman API Platform, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Test Tools, Version Control, Generative AI, Test Case, Git (Version Control System), AI literacy, Technical Communication, Integration Testing, Software Development, Computer Science, Information Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, OAuth, Restful API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Application Deployment, Application Security, Continuous Deployment, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Web Services, AI Security, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, AI Workflows

    4.7 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Other Programming Languages, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic

    4.8 stars, 8.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux System Administration: Deployment and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Scripting, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    LearnKartS

    Reactive Angular: RxJS, Signals & Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    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
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data-Driven Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Data Mapping, Diagram Design, Usability Testing, User Feedback, Timelines, Data Integration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Real Time Data, Data Quality, Project Schedules, Project Management, Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Design Documents, Diagram Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Program Development, Computer Vision, Computer Programming

    4.2 stars, 1.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Linux Foundations and Hardware Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, File Systems, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Ubuntu, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Shell Script, Data Storage, Unix, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Data Storage Technologies, System Software, Systems Architecture, System Configuration

    Beginner · 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

  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: IBM
  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera
  • Automation, Advanced Testing, and AI: Microsoft
  • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Linux System Administration: Deployment and Security: KodeKloud
  • Reactive Angular: RxJS, Signals & Deployment: LearnKartS
  • Diagram Design Excellence: Microsoft
  • Data-Driven Visualization: Microsoft

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