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
Status: Free TrialMicrosoft
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Generative Model Architectures, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Computer Systems, Solution Design, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Technical Support, Operating System Administration, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Security Awareness, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Information Technology, Computer Architecture
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Object Oriented Design, JSON, Program Development, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Scripting, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API)
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Model Optimization, Cinematography, Post-Production, Technical Design, Virtual Environment, Simulations, Graphics Software, File Management, Blended Learning
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java, Object Oriented Design, Build Tools, Memory Management, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, File I/O, Data Persistence, Docker (Software), Software Testing, Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Functional Design
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery
Status: Free TrialSkillshare
Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Post-Production, Graphical Tools, Motion Graphics, File Management, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Creativity, Image Quality, Video Production, Software Installation, System Configuration
What brings you to Coursera today?
Status: NewSkills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Software Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Program Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Visual Design
Status: Free TrialUniversity of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, digital literacy, Systems Design, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Design, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Productivity
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Memory Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation
Status: PreviewSkills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Development, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Application Development
Status: Free TrialSkillshare
Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Software Installation
Status: PreviewUniversità di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Learning, Grammar, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses
- Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
- Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch: Packt
- Blender Beginners Masterclass - The Cookie Factory: Packt
- Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide: Packt
- Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
- Blender for Beginners: Skillshare
- Godot 4 for Beginners: Packt
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
- Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
- Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
