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: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Oriented, Estimation, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, OpenAI API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Embeddings, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Vector Databases, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Context Management, Model Evaluation, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Business Communication, Professional Development, Social Media Content, Financial Planning, Technical Writing, Target Audience, Responsible AI, Stress Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache, PHP (Scripting Language), Web Development, Development Testing, Web Servers, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Server Side, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Email Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Restful API, Data Manipulation, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Data Structures, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, React.js, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, API Gateway, Software Documentation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Front-End Web Development, Software Testing, Middleware, Test Automation, Technical Documentation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months