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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    XHTML - Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Semantic Web, Extensible Languages and XML, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Development Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Excel Formulas, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, Linear Algebra, Feature Engineering, Digital Signal Processing

    ★ 4.6 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Software Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of London

    Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cryptography, Logical Reasoning, Geometry, Deductive Reasoning

    ★ 4.2 (280) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Columbia University

    First Principles of Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

    ★ 4.7 (239) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (53K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Computer Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Data Loss Prevention

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arm

    Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Human Computer Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, Mockups, User Research, Wireframing, Information Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Fine-tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    ★ 4.7 (533) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses

  • XHTML - Beginners: EDUCBA
  • HTML for Beginners: Working with Images: Coursera
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
  • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
  • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
  • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
  • Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm: Arm

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