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.

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Documentation, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Engineering Practices, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Management
★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Test Tools, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O
★ 4.4 (133) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Performance Testing, Computer Hardware, Algorithms
★ 2.9 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Personalized Campaigns, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Data-Driven Marketing, Computer Vision, Customer Insights, Information Privacy, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review
★ 4.3 (91) · 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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Local Area Networks, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Middleware, Communication Systems, Health Technology, Cloud Platforms, Digital Communications, Computing Platforms
★ 4.7 (531) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Business Logic
★ 4.4 (657) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Autoencoders, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Network Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Application Deployment, Database Design, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Modeling, UI Components, Relational Databases, Python Programming, Data Validation, User Accounts, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design
★ 4.8 (399) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging
★ 4.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Risk Modeling, Statistical Methods, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Precision Medicine, Convolutional Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Diagnostic Radiology, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months