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 London
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Exploit development, Network Model, Network Routing, Communication Systems
★ 4.9 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Mobile Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Technology Operations, Technical Support, Responsible AI, Help Desk Support, Network Support, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows, Scripting, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Electrical Safety, Network Security, Network Routers, Security Management, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science
★ 4.5 (409) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Requirements Analysis, Security Engineering, Cloud Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Encryption, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD
★ 4.7 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Tools, Test Planning, Test Case, Functional Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing
★ 4.8 (547) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphics, Music, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creativity, Data Import/Export
★ 4.5 (226) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, grep, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Build Tools, Unix, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming
★ 4.6 (735) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection
★ 4.6 (843) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Memory Management, Grafana, Web Applications, Program Development, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages, Network Security, Communication Systems, Data Sharing
★ 2.9 (46) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis
★ 4.5 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Services, Network Security
★ 4.8 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks