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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software
★ 4.6 (862) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic systems, Strategic Planning, LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Strategy, Tool Calling, Innovation, Organizational Change
★ 4.7 (492) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Analysis, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (192) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Stored Procedure, Cloud Services, LLM Application, Application Frameworks, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning
★ 4.8 (239) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Graph Theory, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Application Development, Systems Development, Data Storage, Computer Architecture
★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity
★ 4.5 (660) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Servers, Operating Systems, File Systems, Shell Script, Web Servers, IT Automation, Apache, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Service Management
★ 4.5 (971) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Display Devices, Cloud Computing Architecture, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, USB, Computer Networking, Cloud Services, Software Installation, Network Support, Microarchitecture, IT Infrastructure, System Configuration, Data Storage, Information Technology
★ 4.5 (94) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Application Design, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Other Programming Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Functional Testing, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms
★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Modeling, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy
★ 4.5 (7.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures
★ 4.6 (1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), File Systems, Application Development, Scalability, Data Storage
★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks