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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


  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2021–2024: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Editing, Microsoft 365, Proofreading, Productivity Software, Diagram Design, Graphics Software, Multimedia, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Visualization, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Application Scalability, Monitoring, and Developer Tools

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Authentications, Cloud Deployment, AWS Kinesis, Application Deployment, Build Tools, OAuth, Software Development Tools, Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Balance and Analyze Image Segmentation

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, AI Workflows, Model Optimization, Spatial Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    On-Premises Cisco Collaboration Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wide Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Telecommunications, Application Deployment, Network Routing, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Docker Fundamentals for Modern Application Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Hybrid Project Plans and Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Change Orders, Communication Planning, Change Control, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Timelines, Initiative and Leadership, Sprint Planning, Change Requests, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Analysis, Planning, Risk Mitigation, Waterfall Methodology, Scheduling, Project Estimation, Dependency Analysis, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Implement RPA Bots for Social Media Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Social Media Content, Market Analysis, Solution Design, Secure Coding, Process Design, Image Analysis, Brand Management, Driving engagement, Data Import/Export, UI Components, Web Scraping, Data Validation, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Vector Databases and AI Embeddings

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Storage, Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Scalability, Anomaly Detection, Unstructured Data, Data Transformation

    Beginner · 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

  • P

    Packt

    Your Ultimate Guide To AKS Infrastructure And Network

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Persistence, Cloud Management, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management, Cloud Deployment, Proxy Servers, Capacity Management, Application Deployment, Network Monitoring, CI/CD, Key Management, Software Versioning, Network Security, API Gateway, Identity and Access Management, Model Deployment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    El futuro de los medios deportivos y los retos futuros

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Media and Communications, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Revenue Management, Brand Management, Trend Analysis, Content Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Augmented Reality, New Product Development, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Game Theory, People Analytics, Metadata Management, Digital Design, Open Source Technology, 3D Modeling, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2021–2024: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Application Scalability, Monitoring, and Developer Tools: Packt
  • Balance and Analyze Image Segmentation: Coursera
  • On-Premises Cisco Collaboration Solution: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Apply Docker Fundamentals for Modern Application Delivery: EDUCBA
  • Hybrid Project Plans and Changes: Coursera
  • Implement RPA Bots for Social Media Monitoring: EDUCBA
  • Maestría en Gerencia de la Ingeniería: Universidad de los Andes
  • Getting Started with Vector Databases and AI Embeddings: Packt
  • Exploring Memorystore for Redis Cluster: Google Cloud

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