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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


  • S

    Stanford Online

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science

    4.8 stars, 832 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (832) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, AI Integrations, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability

    4.5 stars, 284 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (284) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Event-Driven Programming, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions

    4.8 stars, 6.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Market Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 630 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

    Meta

    Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Knowledge of Apple Software, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Storyboarding

    4.6 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Critical Thinking and Decision Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Decision Making, Statistical Inference, Prompt Engineering

    4.7 stars, 5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

    Princeton University

    Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4.4 stars, 1.1K reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1.1K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Peking University

    计算导论与C语言基础

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Quantum computing, Computational Thinking, Computer Hardware, Data Storage

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Risk Control, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Vendor Relationship Management, Compliance Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management

    4.7 stars, 350 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Android Development, File I/O, Android (Operating System), Android Studio, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Java Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

    4.2 stars, 801 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (801) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Scalability, Load Balancing, Containerization, Data Persistence, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), General Networking, Authentications, Network Security, Configuration Management

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · 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

  • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford Online
  • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • AWS Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development: Meta
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Science: University of Michigan
  • Microsoft Cloud Support Associate: Microsoft
  • Analysis of Algorithms: Princeton University
  • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management: University of California, Irvine

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