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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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    IBM

    Developing Mobile Apps with React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Ajax, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, React.js, Data Structures, Application Development, Apple iOS, Debugging, iOS Development, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, User Story, Android Development, Mobile Development Tools, Database Application

    4.4 stars, 981 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (981) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Scripting Languages, Unix, File I/O, grep, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Data Import/Export

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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
  • P

    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, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Data Persistence, Apache Tomcat, Public Key Infrastructure, Databases

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Programación para todos (Introducción a Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Installation, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Memory Management, System Configuration

    4.8 stars, 288 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (288) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Applied AI in Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Server Side, Development Environment, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Back-End Web Development, Data Ethics, Python Programming, ChatGPT, Web Development, Generative AI, HTML and CSS, Artificial Intelligence, Javascript, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Agile Product Development, Customer Retention, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professional Networking, Product Planning, Financial Analysis, AI Product Strategy, Product Strategy, Design and Product, Technical Product Management, Product Requirements, Engineering Management, Product Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Customer Analysis, New Product Development, Performance Management, Interviewing Skills

    4.5 stars, 943 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel: Learn with Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Document Management, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Project Management, Data Entry, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.6 stars, 24K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (24K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Infrastruktur und Anwendungen mit Google Cloud modernisieren

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Developing Mobile Apps with React Native: IBM
  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Linux System Administration: Deployment and Security: KodeKloud
  • Advanced Spring Security Authentication & Access: Packt
  • Programación para todos (Introducción a Python): University of Michigan
  • Applied AI in Web Development: Chegg Skills
  • Real-World Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Linux Foundations and Hardware Management: Packt

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