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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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Hands-on Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 632 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (632) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Language, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments

    4.6 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Standards, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Management, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology

    4.7 stars, 353 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (353) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Lifecycle Management

    4.5 stars, 686 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (686) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, File Systems, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Data Management

    4.8 stars, 78 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (78) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Databricks, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Apache Airflow, Hugging Face, Amazon Bedrock, Vector Databases, Data Lakes, ChatGPT, Extract, Transform, Load, OpenAI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Performance Tuning, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI API

    4.4 stars, 348 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (348) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Context Engineering, Code Reusability, AI Workflows, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

    4.7 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft IT Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Computer Networking, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, General Networking, Microsoft Teams, Authentications, Generative Model Architectures, Firewall, Hardening, Data Warehousing, Network Architecture, Data Storage, Security Controls, Problem Management, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging

    4.6 stars, 300 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Cloud Management, Disaster Recovery, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services

    4.9 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design Software, Conceptual Design, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Storytelling, Design Strategies, Image Analysis, Creative Thinking, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Reconciliation, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 576 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (576) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Hands-on Internet of Things: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to HTML: Coursera
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Infosec
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: IBM
  • Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps): Duke University
  • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft
  • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
  • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google

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