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 London
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Data Integrity
★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Algorithms, Data Structures
★ 4.7 (813) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Responsible AI, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Liberal Arts, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.6 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Robotics, Computer Hardware
★ 4.5 (209) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Memory Management, Tool Calling
★ 4.7 (339) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Jupyter, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Project Management
★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, USB, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Data Storage Technologies, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Telecommunications, Peripheral Devices, General Networking, System Configuration, Help Desk Support, Networking Hardware, Cloud Storage, Technical Support, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Network Model, Combinatorics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Model Optimization, Python Programming
★ 4.8 (66) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Cloud Development, Android Development, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Application Development, Systems Design, Android (Operating System), Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Android Studio, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Computer Vision
★ 4.5 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Security Management, Data Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Risk Management, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Store, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, C and C++, Software Design, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving
★ 4.3 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months