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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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Arduino y algunas aplicaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronic Components, Robotics, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Automation, Software Installation, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 632 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (632) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Python: Modules, OOP & App Development

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Design, Test Tools, Computer Programming, Package and Software Management, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Maintainability, Functional Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Master Wifi Ethical Hacking - Evil Twin Attacks Complete

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Security Awareness, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration, Authentications, Linux Administration, Software Installation, Networking Hardware, Verification And Validation, Web Servers, Apache

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Master In App Purchase in SwiftUI & iOS 26 with SwiftData

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence, Data Store, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, Software Architecture, Application Development, Application Design, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Oriented, Team Building, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Measurement

    4.8 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Protect Your Data: An Introduction to Blockchain Security

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Application Security, Security Engineering, Blockchain, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Security Architecture Review, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Information Assurance, Public Key Infrastructure, Risk Analysis, Penetration Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Test Planning, Simulations, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Build Tools

    4.3 stars, 836 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Docker Security, Troubleshooting and DCA Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), DevSecOps, Hardening, Containerization, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Devops Tools, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, DevOps, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Linux, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, OS Process Management, Risk Management, Performance Measurement

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Chegg Skills

    AI-Enabled Web Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Web Frameworks, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Web Applications, Software Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Foundations of Enterprise Architecture & Business Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Enterprise Modeling, Data Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Systems Analysis, Interoperability, Business Systems, Object Oriented Design, Restful API, Engineering Software, Information Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, IT Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    C Programming for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Software Design, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, System Programming, Python Programming, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Numerical Analysis

    4.5 stars, 253 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (253) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux for Beginners: Foundations and Essential Operations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Arduino y algunas aplicaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Intermediate Python: Modules, OOP & App Development: Packt
  • Master Wifi Ethical Hacking - Evil Twin Attacks Complete: Packt
  • Master In App Purchase in SwiftUI & iOS 26 with SwiftData: Packt
  • Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum: IBM
  • Protect Your Data: An Introduction to Blockchain Security: Madecraft
  • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University
  • Docker Security, Troubleshooting and DCA Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • AI-Enabled Web Development Foundations: Chegg Skills
  • Foundations of Enterprise Architecture & Business Alignment: Packt

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