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.

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Routing Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Internet Of Things, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Transfer Learning, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Model Evaluation, Data Management, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Creative Design, Branding, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computational Thinking, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Programming Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Workforce Management, Scalability, Workforce Planning, Solution Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Flow Diagram, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Innovation, Design Thinking, Process Flow Diagrams, Ideation, New Product Development, Customer Insights, Go To Market Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Product Planning, Strategic Prioritization, AI Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Prototyping, Generative AI, Strategic Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Human Factors (Security), Threat Management, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Employee Training, Behavior Management, Insurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Components, Cryptography, Data Validation, Vue.JS, Data Security, Authentications, HTML and CSS, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Web Development, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months