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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 Toronto

    iOS App Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Memory Management, Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Persistence

    3.9 stars, 1.6K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 552 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (552) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, File Management, Image Quality, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photography, Data Import/Export, File Systems, Data Maintenance, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cloud Storage, Post-Production, AI powered creativity, Image Analysis, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Editing, Fine-tuning

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Django for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Ajax, jQuery, Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript and jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JSON, HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Database Application, Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Javascript, SQL

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control

    4.3 stars, 448 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (448) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Innovationen mit künstlicher Intelligenz von Google Cloud

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    4.8 stars, 5.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Kubernetes Secrets Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Hardening, DevSecOps, Disaster Recovery, Key Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Encryption, Multi-Cloud, Security Controls, Cloud-Native Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Information Assurance, Authorization (Computing), IT General Controls (ITGC), Auditing, Network Troubleshooting, AWS CloudFormation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Electron Integration and Database Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Test Automation, Test Script Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Video Game Development, Test Tools, Frontend Integration, Program Development, Development Environment, React.js, Web Applications, Application Design, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Verification And Validation, UI Components

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • E

    EC-Council

    Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, Mobile Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 815 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (815) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    使用 Google Cloud 探索数据转换

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    AI for Application Development: End-to-End AI Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Test Automation, Generative AI, Engineering Software, Continuous Deployment, Development Testing, DevOps, Software Documentation, Test Tools, CI/CD, Software Testing, Code Review, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Software Design Documents, Application Deployment, Maintainability, AI Workflows, Software Technical Review, Cloud API

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto
  • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Django for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • Innovationen mit künstlicher Intelligenz von Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries: University of Michigan
  • Kubernetes Secrets Handbook: Packt
  • Advanced Electron Integration and Database Connectivity: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals: EC-Council

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