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: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Network Protocols
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scripting, Java, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Model View Controller
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Jordan University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Structures, Software Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Debugging, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Load Balancing, Application Servers, Restful API, Web Applications, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Angular, Node.JS, Vue.JS, Web Development, Web Applications, React.js, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), HTML and CSS, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Software, Human Centered Design, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Ideation, Brainstorming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Lemann
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Learning Management Systems, Computational Thinking, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Ethics, Descriptive Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Science, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Information Architecture
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, User Interface (UI), Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Programming Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours