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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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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Azure Cloud Computing Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Integration, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Development, Cloud Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Devops Tools, Network Planning And Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Getting Started with Linux Installation and Everyday Use

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, Linux Servers, File Management, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Computing Platforms, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Shell Script

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Remote Access Systems

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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software

    4.1
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Power Pages for Beginners: Create Website for Your Company

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Integration, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Web Content, Web Design and Development, File Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 8 of our most popular beginner computer courses

  • Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization: Codio
  • Azure Cloud Computing Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Getting Started with Linux Installation and Everyday Use: John Wiley & Sons
  • Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
  • Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions: Coursera
  • Excel for Beginners: Sorting, Filtering, Data-Validation: Coursera
  • Power Pages for Beginners: Create Website for Your Company: Coursera

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