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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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    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, USB, Data Storage, System Configuration, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Display Devices, General Networking, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Technical Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    Core Hardware — System Components & Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Encryption, System Configuration, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Storage, Desktop Support, Power Electronics, IT Infrastructure, USB, Help Desk Support, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, IT Security Architecture, IT Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloud, Portable & Mobile Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Wireless Networks, Hardware Troubleshooting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), System Configuration, Emerging Technologies, Computer Hardware, Mobile Development, Augmented Reality, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android (Operating System), IT Service Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Model View Controller, Web Development

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Apply C++ Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming Tools, Maintainability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Application Deployment, Shell Script, IT Automation, Web Applications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    HTML & CSS for Beginners – First Coding Step

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Web Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Commands, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Administration, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, File Management, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    HTML for Beginners: Working with Images

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Content, Web Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto
  • Core Hardware — System Components & Storage: Total Seminars
  • Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Cloud, Portable & Mobile Computing: Total Seminars
  • AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera
  • Apply C++ Programming Fundamentals for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application: Coursera
  • HTML & CSS for Beginners – First Coding Step: Packt

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