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 London
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Animations, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Layout Design, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Design, Wireframing, Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Electronic Hardware, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Computational Thinking
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, MongoDB, Interactive Data Visualization, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization Software, Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Databases, User Requirements Documents, Real Time Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, User Experience Design, Business Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Integration, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Investigation, NIST 800-53, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Design, Programming Principles, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Components, Javascript and jQuery, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, OpenAI API, Application Design, Database Management, AI Enablement, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks