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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


  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Other Mobile Programming Languages, Flutter (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Swift Programming, Test Tools, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cross Platform Development, Development Testing, Software Testing

    4.7 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (232) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Version Control, Software Development, Data Structures, DevOps, Network Administration, Software Development Tools, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Web Development, Devops Tools, Containerization, Application Security

    4.6 stars, 288 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (288) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.6 stars, 862 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (862) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Authorization (Computing), Load Balancing, Collaborative Software, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Computer Networking, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, General Networking, Microsoft Teams, Authentications, Dashboard Creation, Cloud Computing, IT Automation, Security Controls, Network Protocols

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Scripting, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Software Installation

    4.4 stars, 104 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Markov Model, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering, Keras (Neural Network Library)

    4.6 stars, 6.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (6.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Design, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies

    4.7 stars, 604 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (604) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    TCP/IP and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Routing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization

    4.7 stars, 761 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (761) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Dependency Analysis, Functional Design, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mind and Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Decision Intelligence, Convolutional Neural Networks, Logical Reasoning, Algorithms, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Theoretical Computer Science, Psychology

    4.4 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Developing Mobile Apps with Flutter

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Application Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Mobile Development Tools, UI Components, User Story, User Interface (UI), Database Application, Android Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Software, Other Mobile Programming Languages, Database Management, Database Management Systems

    4.5 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (198) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Fundamentals of Building AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Data Visualization, Agentic systems, Analytics, Software Development

    4.5 stars, 149 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (149) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
  • DevOps Mastery: KodeKloud
  • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Cloud Support Associate: Microsoft
  • The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners: Packt
  • Natural Language Processing: DeepLearning.AI
  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • TCP/IP and Advanced Topics: University of Colorado System
  • Parallel Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder

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