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.

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Security Controls, DevOps, Data Security, Software Development Life Cycle
★ 4.7 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Malware Protection, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Endpoint Security, Security Awareness, Hardening, Active Directory, Security Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Administration, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Multi-Factor Authentication, Windows Servers, Cloud Services, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases, Authentications, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Middleware, Scalability, Javascript
★ 4.5 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, System Programming
★ 4.6 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Google Workspace, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Productivity Software, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
★ 4.8 (264) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting, Open Source Technology
★ 4.5 (178) · Beginner · 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

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

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.5 (151) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Store, Apache Hadoop, Apache Mahout, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning
★ 4.3 (343) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Design, Node.JS, Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Development, GitHub, Microservices, Web Development, User Accounts, Kubernetes, Frontend Integration, Javascript
★ 4.6 (208) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edge Impulse
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Software, Model Training, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning Software, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Machine Learning Methods, Anomaly Detection, AI Product Strategy, Prototyping, Product Development
★ 4.8 (914) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months