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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


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    Total Seminars

    Cloud, Portable & Mobile Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Wireless Networks, Hardware Troubleshooting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), System Configuration, Emerging Technologies, Computer Hardware, Mobile Development, Augmented Reality, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android (Operating System), IT Service Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Godot 4 for Beginners

    Skills 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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Core Hardware — CPUs & Memory

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, System Support, Safety Standards, System Configuration, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Memory Management, Microarchitecture, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology, IT Management, Computer Programming, IT Service Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Core Hardware — System Components & Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Encryption, System Configuration, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Storage, Desktop Support, Power Electronics, IT Infrastructure, USB, Help Desk Support, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, IT Security Architecture, IT Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Hardware, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Software Design, Memory Management, Program Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Web Development for Beginners

    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, Software Versioning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, AI Integrations, Application Deployment, Image Quality, Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    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

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Unix and Bash for Beginners

    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

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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cloud, Portable & Mobile Computing: Total Seminars
  • Godot 4 for Beginners: Packt
  • Core Hardware — CPUs & Memory: Total Seminars
  • Core Hardware — System Components & Storage: Total Seminars
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Web Development for Beginners: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio

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