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: Backlogs, Business Workflow Analysis, Issue Tracking, Project Controls, Project Performance, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Metric, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Process Analysis, Process Design, Performance Measurement, Automation Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Software Architecture, Databases, OS Process Management, Content Management, Service Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Containerization, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Managed Services, Software Versioning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Collaboration, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Report Writing, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Business Writing, Computer Literacy, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Desktop Support, Application Security, TCP/IP, Security Strategy, Server Administration, Security Awareness, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Change Orders, Change Control, Project Schedules, Timelines, Initiative and Leadership, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Scheduling, Project Estimation, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Build Tools, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Automation, Project Management Software, Systems Thinking, Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Podcasting, Social Media Content, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Legal Risk, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Public Safety and National Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months