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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Builder

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Engineering Software, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations

    4.8 stars, 9.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Scalable Node.js: Advanced Patterns & Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Node.JS, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Scalability, Microservices, API Gateway, Redis, Cloud Deployment, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, OS Process Management, Development Testing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Quantum computing, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 277 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (277) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Advanced Agile Frameworks, Scaling, & Organizational Change

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scaled Agile Framework, Organizational Change, Backlogs, Team Motivation, Agile Project Management, People Development, Agile Methodology, Change Management, Agile Software Development, Performance Metric, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Product Development, Employee Coaching, Sprint Planning, Coaching, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Inovação com a inteligência artificial do Google Cloud

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Apple Intelligence for Masterminds

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Image Analysis, OpenAI API, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Knowledge of Apple Software, Machine Learning Software, Apple Hardware proficiency, LLM Application, Application Development, Applied Machine Learning, OpenAI, AI Integrations, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    ASP.NET Core Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), ASP.NET, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, AI Security, Authentications, Application Security, Responsible AI, Hardening, Data Security, AI Integrations, Software Development Life Cycle, .NET Framework, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Software Engineering, Building Codes

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Microsoft

    Fabric Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Dependency Analysis, Data Architecture, Change Control, Data Warehousing, Capacity Management, Data Pipelines, Software As A Service, Virtualization, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Dataflow

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Advanced React and Full Stack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Authentications, Frontend Integration, Server Side, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), Restful API, TypeScript, MongoDB, Content Management Systems, Content Management, UI Components

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Azure Administrator: Identity, Governance, and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Active Directory, Enterprise Architecture, User Provisioning, IT Management, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Deployment, Authentications, Self Service Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    The Kubernetes Bible

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Data Persistence, Multi-Cloud, Hardening, Scalability, DevOps, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Management, Microservices, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Application Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, AWS CloudFormation, Azure DevOps

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Universidad Austral

    Aprende a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Database Management, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Design, Debugging, File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    4.5 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (2.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI Builder: Vanderbilt University
  • Scalable Node.js: Advanced Patterns & Integration: Packt
  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Agile Frameworks, Scaling, & Organizational Change: Packt
  • Inovação com a inteligência artificial do Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Apple Intelligence for Masterminds: Packt
  • ASP.NET Core Secure Coding: Packt
  • Fabric Foundations: Microsoft
  • Advanced React and Full Stack Development: Packt
  • Azure Administrator: Identity, Governance, and Management: KodeKloud

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