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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Software Engineering Tools, Data Import/Export, Stored Procedure, Data Sharing, SQL, Data Analysis, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment
★ 4.7 (147) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Visual Storytelling, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering Tools, ChatGPT, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Generative AI, Storytelling, AI Workflows, Creativity, Critical Thinking
★ 4.5 (627) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Materials science, AI literacy, Artificial Neural Networks, Process Modeling, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Manufacturing Processes, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Development Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Testing, Java, Test Automation, Test Case, Software Development, Scalability
★ 4 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Java, Code Reusability, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Principles, Web Design, Maintainability, Web Development, UI Components
★ 4.4 (118) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Music, Media Production, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Collaborative Software, Digital Signal Processing, Electronic Media, Automation, Editing, Design Software, Computer Hardware, Patch Management, Creativity, System Requirements
★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Calendar Management, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Project Management, Resource Management, Relationship Management, Dependency Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export
★ 4.7 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture
★ 4.3 (68) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Real Time Data, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Three-Phase, Thermal Management, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering
★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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