novice
noun
°A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject.
"I'm only a novice at coding, and my programs frequently have bugs that more experienced programmers wouldn't make."
°A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation.
"The sisterhood required that prospective novices take an introductory course before applying to join the order."
synonyms: amateur, greenhorn, learner, neophyte more» , newbie