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: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Technical Support, System Configuration, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Software Installation, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, General Networking, Linux Commands, OS Process Management, Firewall, File Systems, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Security, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Virtualization, Virtual Environment, Virtual Machines, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Digital Design, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Matlab, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Computer Networking, File Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animations, User Interface (UI), Design, 3D Assets, Technical Design, Algorithms, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, Unix, System Support, File Management, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Post-Production, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, UI Components, Video Production, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Color Theory, Simulations, Game Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support, End User Training and Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React.js, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months