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
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Technology Solutions, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Servers, Cybersecurity
Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Creativity, File Management, Image Quality, Layout Design, Software Versioning, Software Installation
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Testing, ASP.NET, Application Development, Software Design, Secure Coding, Postman API Platform, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows
Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), User Flows, Version Control
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles
LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, File I/O, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Unit Testing, Program Development, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Test Case, Application Development, Application Design, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Solution Design, Design Strategies
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, File Management
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Documentation
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, JSON, Program Development, Data Structures, Code Review, 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), Scalability
Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Linux, Information Systems Security, Network Routers, Performance Tuning, Mac OS, Information Technology, Email Security, System Support, Android (Operating System), Data Maintenance, Network Security, File Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Scripting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Apple iOS, Hardware Troubleshooting, Artificial Intelligence, Authentications
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Color Theory, Version Control, Typography, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Image Quality, Web Applications, Animations, Web Content, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design
Skills 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
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses
- Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
- Blender for Beginners: Skillshare
- Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals: Microsoft
- Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials: Skillshare
- Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
- Core Java for Beginners: LearnKartS
- Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals: University of California, Santa Cruz
- Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch: Packt
- TOTAL: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) v15: Packt
