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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development

    4.6 stars, 385 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (385) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Distributed Computing, Case Studies, Digital Assets, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    4.7 stars, 846 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 459 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (459) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 403 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded Software Development with C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Build Tools, C and C++, Programming Principles, Microarchitecture

    4.4 stars, 301 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (301) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Objective-C App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Memory Management, Prototyping, Mobile Development, C and C++, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    4.6 stars, 558 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (558) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Web Development, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Web Application Development: Basic Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Middleware, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ajax, User Interface (UI) Design, Model View Controller, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Ruby on Rails

    4.3 stars, 185 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (185) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
  • 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
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses

  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
  • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
  • Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch: Coursera
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
  • JavaScript Programming Essentials: IBM
  • Web Application Development: Basic Concepts: University of New Mexico
  • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford Online
  • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft

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