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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Timelines, Scheduling, Dependency Analysis, Risk Management, Communication Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Structures
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance marketing, Google Ads, Media Buying, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Campaign Management, Paid media, AI Personalization, Automation, Content Creation, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk, Grading (Landscape), AutoCAD, Stormwater Management, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Coordination, Design and Product, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Payment Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, User Interface (UI), Data Sharing, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Modeling, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Editing, Writing, Creativity, Color Matching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Kubernetes, Scalability, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Disaster Recovery, Containerization, YAML, Capacity Management, Servers, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Threat Modeling, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design, Application Security, Authentications, Human Centered Design, Security Strategy, Usability Testing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Safety Standards, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months