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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I
    S

    Multiple educators

    Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, MarTech, Strategic Marketing, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI literacy, Email Automation, Driving engagement, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Image Quality, Machine Learning, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI-Assisted Web Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, UI Components, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Gemini, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Development, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Programming with Google Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Memory Management, OS Process Management, Data Structures, System Programming, File I/O, Computational Logic, Network Protocols, Package and Software Management, Data Sharing

    4.6 stars, 3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    AZ-400 Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, CI/CD, Version Control, Agile Software Development, Terraform, Microsoft Azure, Scrum (Software Development), DevOps, Devops Tools, Kubernetes, YAML, Application Performance Management, Authorization (Computing), Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    WordPress Security Testing for Pentesters and Bug Hunters

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Test Script Development, Application Security, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Content Management Systems, Cyber Engineering, Cybersecurity, Web Development Tools, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Data Ethics, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, ChatGPT, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, LLM Application, AI literacy, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Model Evaluation, Exploitation techniques, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Vulnerability Management, Incident Management

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Generative AI for Growth Marketing: IBM
  • Automation, Advanced Testing, and AI: Microsoft
  • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Data-Driven Visualization: Microsoft
  • Real-World Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
  • AI-Assisted Web Developer: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Programming with Google Go: University of California, Irvine
  • AZ-400 Certification Preparation: LearnKartS

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