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.

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 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Microarchitecture, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Design Software, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Simulations
★ 4.3 (862) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Post-Production, Media Production, Writing
★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments
★ 4 (143) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Scripting, Test Script Development, Version Control, GitHub, Unstructured Data, Git (Version Control System), Scripting Languages, Automation, Shell Script, Email Automation, Unit Testing, File Systems, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Cloud API, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Productivity
★ 3.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Performance Tuning
★ 4.7 (77) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
★ 4.8 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management
★ 4.7 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Scalability, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Process Development, Laboratory Equipment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Design, Art History, Visual Design, Information Architecture, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Design Research, Peer Review, Creativity
★ 4.8 (5.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Web Development, Cloud Applications, Development Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Routers, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Dependency Analysis, Software Development
★ 4.7 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Authentications, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Network Security, Data Management, Azure Active Directory, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Engineering, Security Management, Network Protocols, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Awareness
★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months