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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

    Apply Advanced Dart Programming for Scalable Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Dataflow, Code Reusability, Scalability, Software Architecture, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Chef Infrastructure Automation & DevOps Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Scalability, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Apache, Devops Tools, IT Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Amazon Web Services, IT Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Software Configuration Management, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Nginx, Full-Stack Web Development, Servers, Ruby (Programming Language), Software Installation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Infraestructura: Tecnologías Detrás de Recintos Inteligentes

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Building Information Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Real Time Data, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Business, Enterprise Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Sustainable Systems, AI Security, Infrastructure Architecture, Facility Management, Network Infrastructure, Architectural Engineering, Facility Management and Maintenance, Wireless Networks, Security Controls, Digital Transformation, Systems Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Generative AI in Action: Workplace Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Image Analysis, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Business Risk Management, Business Solutions, ChatGPT, Analysis, AI Integrations, Resource Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Proposal Writing, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Proposal Development, Budget Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Introducción a la gastronomía

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Services, Purchasing, Hospitality and Food Services, Food Safety and Sanitation, Supply Management, Cost Management, Hospitality, Cost Control, Procurement, Operating Cost, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Restaurant Operation, Strategic Sourcing, Production Process, Service Design, Business Analysis, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Packt

    Ultimate EKS Bootcamp by School of DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Prometheus (Software), Microservices, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Persistence, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Load Balancing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Grafana, Scalability, Microarchitecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Securing Compute, Storage, and Databases in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Kubernetes, Security Controls, Hardening, Database Architecture and Administration, Authentications, Databases, Database Administration, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure Security, Data Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, System Configuration, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Bulk Edit Data

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Data Entry, Organizational Skills, Process Management, Operational Efficiency, Project Management Software, Editing, Collaborative Software, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals for High-Tech Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Operational Risk, Case Studies, Security Management, Supplier Risk Management, Risk Management, Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Asset Protection, Enterprise Security, Compliance Reporting, Governance, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Packt

    Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, AI Integrations, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Mobile Security, ChatGPT

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of AWS Security: Core Concepts and Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Security, AWS CloudFormation, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Detection, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Hands-on DeepSeek

    Skills you'll gain: DeepSeek API, Deepseek, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations, Automation, Scalability, Application Deployment, Systems Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Apply Advanced Dart Programming for Scalable Applications: EDUCBA
  • Chef Infrastructure Automation & DevOps Configuration: EDUCBA
  • Infraestructura: Tecnologías Detrás de Recintos Inteligentes: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Generative AI in Action: Workplace Transformation: Arizona State University
  • Introducción a la gastronomía: Universidad de Palermo
  • Ultimate EKS Bootcamp by School of DevOps: Packt
  • Securing Compute, Storage, and Databases in Azure: Packt
  • Bulk Edit Data: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals for High-Tech Manufacturing: Coursera
  • Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials: Packt

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