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: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Generative Model Architectures, Desktop Support, Data Warehousing, Security Controls, System Support, Business Intelligence, Technical Support and Services, Computer Systems, Solution Design, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Technical Support, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animations, 3D Assets, Workflow Management, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Computer Graphics, File Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Editing, Digital Design, Model Optimization, Data Import/Export, Simulations, Video Game Development, Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Blended Learning
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, Program Development, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Testing, Application Development, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, File Systems
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools
Skillshare
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?
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
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Memory Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Installation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Control Panels, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Editing
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), User Provisioning, GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, File Systems, TCP/IP, Version Control
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Computer Literacy, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Security Awareness, digital literacy, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity
Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Learning, Grammar, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension
What brings you to Coursera today?
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner computer courses
- Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
- Blender for Beginners Part 1: Packt
- Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals: Microsoft
- Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
- Blender for Beginners: Skillshare
- Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
- Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
- Introduction to Blender 3D: Beginner’s guide to 3D modeling: Skillshare
- Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
- Cisco ACI Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
