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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Monitoring and Managing Bigtable Health and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, Data Management, Database Management, NoSQL, Data Storage Technologies, Capacity Management, Data Integrity, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Scalability

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Data Visualization in Tableau & Python (2 Courses in 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Dashboard Creation, Plot (Graphics), Heat Maps, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Mapping, Graphing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Gerencia de la Ingeniería

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Reinforcement Learning, Conflict Management, Organizational Strategy, Classification Algorithms, Deep Learning, Engineering Management, Technology Strategies, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Systems Thinking, Infrastructure Security, Financial Statements, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Logistic Regression, Agile Software Development, Data Ethics, Environmental Management Systems, Product Development, Asset Management

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master SQL Server Concepts for Database Management

    Skills you'll gain: Transact-SQL, Database Development, Data Manipulation, System Requirements

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud 上での Cloud Run functions を使用したアプリケーション開発

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud API, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Application Deployment, Application Development, Authentications, Event-Driven Programming, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Performance Tuning, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Exploring Memorystore for Redis Cluster

    Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Store, Scalability, Data Maintenance

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Autoencoders, Model Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AppDynamics Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, AI Integrations, Performance Tuning, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Tecnologias emergentes para executivos

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, Culture Transformation, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Product Development, Quantum computing, Blockchain, Risk Management, Social Impact, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    AWS Developer: Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, Data Store, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Storage, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Database Administration, Routing Protocols, Operational Databases, Relational Databases, Network Routing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Implement NGINX Web Servers and Reverse Proxy Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Web Servers, Proxy Servers, Web Applications, Security Controls, Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Server Administration, Application Servers, Servers, Linux Administration, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Monitoring and Managing Bigtable Health and Performance: Google Cloud
  • Data Visualization in Tableau & Python (2 Courses in 1): Packt
  • Maestría en Gerencia de la Ingeniería: Universidad de los Andes
  • Master SQL Server Concepts for Database Management: EDUCBA
  • Google Cloud 上での Cloud Run functions を使用したアプリケーション開発: Google Cloud
  • Exploring Memorystore for Redis Cluster: Google Cloud
  • Statistical Learning for Engineering Part 2: Northeastern University
  • AppDynamics Monitoring: Coursera
  • Cyber Security Professional – Beginner’s Career Guide: Packt
  • Tecnologias emergentes para executivos: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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