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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Layout Design, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Design, Wireframing, Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Ideation, Usability Testing, 3D Assets, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Data Ethics, Development Testing, Human Computer Interaction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Microsoft Azure, Collaborative Software, Health Technology, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Patient-centered Care, Health Information Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Game Design, Software Documentation, Program Development, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Business Analytics, Google Analytics, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Customer Insights, Trend Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Metric, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Performance Management, Keyword Research, Lead Generation, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, User Experience Design, Business Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Integration, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Personalization, User Experience Design, Design Research, Usability, Figma (Design Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storytelling, Interactive Design, Generative AI, Design Strategies, UI Components, User Centered Design, Virtual Environment, User Research, Adobe XD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, electromagnetics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Image Analysis, API Gateway, Computer Vision, Event-Driven Programming, Amazon S3, Microservices, Amazon Web Services, Authentications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, API Design, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Color Theory, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months