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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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    EDUCBA

    Develop a Location-Based iOS Game with Maps and Core Data

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Data Modeling, Secure Coding, Data Persistence, Game Design, Swift Programming, Video Game Development, Data Management, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Chatbots Development with Amazon Lex

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Context Management, Cloud Services, Software Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Data Streaming and NLP with PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Natural Language Processing, Distributed Computing, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Salesforce Administration Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Administration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Sharing, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, Security Controls, Data Access, User Accounts, System Configuration, Workflow Management, Data Validation, Identity and Access Management, Information Architecture, Calendar Management, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Evaluate and Mitigate Supplier Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Supplier Performance Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Risk Modeling, Presentations, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI & Governmental Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Scalability, Large Language Modeling, Governmental Accounting, Unstructured Data, LLM Application, General Accounting, Financial Data, Generative AI, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Data Processing, Financial Reporting, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Work-Life Balance Mastery for Career and Life Success

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Growth Mindedness, Habit Formation, Mental Concentration, Delegation Skills, Scheduling, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, AI Enablement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    النماذج المتعاقبة

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Must-Know Concepts - Basic requirements for data analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Matplotlib, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Data Processing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Python Programming, Technical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Desktop Support, Microsoft Windows, Problem Management, Operating System Administration, System Support, Technical Support and Services, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Apple iOS, Application Performance Management, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Datadog for Beginners: Monitoring Made Simple

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Technical Communication, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Cloud Applications, Interactive Data Visualization, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Data Integration, Query Languages, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Securing Container Builds

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Google Cloud Platform, Docker (Software), Package and Software Management, Build Tools, Network Security

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Develop a Location-Based iOS Game with Maps and Core Data: EDUCBA
  • Chatbots Development with Amazon Lex: Packt
  • Data Streaming and NLP with PySpark: Edureka
  • Apply Salesforce Administration Fundamentals for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Evaluate and Mitigate Supplier Risk: Coursera
  • Generative AI & Governmental Financial Reporting: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Work-Life Balance Mastery for Career and Life Success: Packt
  • النماذج المتعاقبة: DeepLearning.AI
  • Must-Know Concepts - Basic requirements for data analysis: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3: Pearson

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