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 System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Systems Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Unix, Linux, File I/O, File Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, API Testing, Application Development, Application Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon Web Services, AI Security, AI Workflows, Continuous Monitoring, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Development Testing, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Application Development, Software Design, Debugging, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Liberal Arts, digital literacy, Informatics, Image Analysis, Human Computer Interaction, Research, Computer Science, Public History, Technology Solutions, Open Source Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, File I/O, NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Typography, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Layout Design, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, System Design and Implementation, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Content Creation, User Experience Design, Storytelling, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months