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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, User Accounts, Information Technology
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Culture, Technology Strategies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, World History, Emerging Technologies, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Engineering, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, CI/CD, Virtual Networking, Key Management, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Scenario Testing, Technical Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Data Centers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub, Prompt Engineering, Program Development, Software Documentation, AI Enablement, Test Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Generative AI, Debugging, Web Development Tools, React.js
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Random Forest Algorithm, Software Development, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, API Gateway, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Big Data, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Prototyping
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, FinTech, Cyber Risk, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Interoperability, Commercial Lending, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Financial Inclusion, Exploit development, Derivatives, Key Management, Cryptography, Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, Generative AI, LLM Application, Digital pedagogy, Natural Language Processing, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks