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: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory
★ 4.5 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Coordination
★ 4.4 (117) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Algorithms
★ 4.7 (340) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
★ 4.4 (417) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, DevOps
★ 4.3 (198) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Integration
★ 4.5 (341) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IndiaAI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Agentic systems
★ 4.8 (488) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Installation, File Management, User Provisioning, System Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Web Development, API Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Security Controls, Scripting Languages, Cloud API, Software Documentation, Software Installation, Data Validation
★ 4.2 (202) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Storytelling
★ 4.8 (69) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Peripheral Devices, Virtual Machines, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Hardware, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Support, Help Desk Support, Computer Networking, Mobile Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months