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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Mapping, Graph Theory, Planning, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Engineering, Data Structures, Python Programming, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Design
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Prototyping, PIC Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Information Technology Architecture, USB, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), System Configuration, Software Development, Power Electronics, Microarchitecture, Software Development Tools, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power, Project Planning, Electric Power Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Trend Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Calendar Management, Spreadsheet Software, File Management, Excel Formulas, Email Security, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Data Validation, Document Management, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Version Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Mockups, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Prototyping, Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, GitHub
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Statistics, Data Storage, Database Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Code Review, Debugging, Software Documentation, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Technical Communication, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, MarTech, Case Studies, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Business Transformation, Innovation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks