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: NoSQL, Real Time Data, Query Languages, Scalability, Database Design, Application Deployment, Data Infrastructure, Big Data, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, AI literacy, Collaborative Software, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Google Cloud Platform, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dr. Jonathan Reichental
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Governance, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Dictionary, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Risk Management, Data Transformation, Regulatory Compliance, Data Science, Data Pipelines, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, Authentications, Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Cloud API, Computer Programming Tools, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Computing Platforms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity, Databases, Cloud Management, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Scripting, Debugging, Automation, Microsoft 365, Scripting Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Performance Improvement, Data Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Unix, TCP/IP, Service Management, Network Troubleshooting, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Storage Technologies, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Hardware Architecture, Software Installation, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Firewall, Incident Response
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Devops Tools, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, YAML, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Computer Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Project Coordination, Organizational Skills, Coordination, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Software, Process Optimization, Project Management, Dependency Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks