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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Unit Testing, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Components, Front-End Web Development, Authentications, User Accounts, TypeScript, MySQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Hardware Design, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Software, Continuous Delivery, Test Automation, Software Development Tools, Automation, Verification And Validation, YAML, Process Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Requirements Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Backlogs, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Integration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, AI Security, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Exploit development, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Development Tools, Deep Learning, Incident Response, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Intellectual Property, Mobile Development, Cloud Deployment, User Interface (UI), Android (Operating System), User Interface (UI) Design, 3D Assets, Application Deployment, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Animations, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Design, Architectural Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Resource Allocation, Business Analytics, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Portfolio Management, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Security Engineering, Computer Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Exploitation techniques, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months