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: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routing, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Wireless Networks, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Peripheral Devices, Human Machine Interfaces, Electrical Wiring, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Remote Access Systems, Interactive Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Data Synthesis, Probability Distribution, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Literacy, Performance Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Analytics, Reinforcement Learning, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Data Collection
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Storyboarding, Adobe Express, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Collaborative Software, Creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Content Development and Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, White-Box Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Hardening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Vision Transformer (ViT), Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Network Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Game Design, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Jira (Software), Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Usability Testing, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Industrial Design, Prototyping, Materials science, Business Economics, Product Development, Innovation, New Product Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks