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.

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Debugging, Linux
★ 4.6 (598) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, JSON, Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Javascript, Debugging, Database Design, Data Modeling, Event-Driven Programming, Data Access, User Accounts, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming
★ 4.8 (295) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Oracle
Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Oracle Cloud, Computer Programming, Cloud Development, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Development Environment
★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Digital Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Assets, Security Testing, Data Analysis Software, Cyber Risk, Incident Management
★ 4.4 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, AI Security, Performance Stress Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), AI Integrations, Code Review, Scalability, Automation, Code Coverage, Software Technical Review, DevOps, Collaborative Software, Security Testing, Waterfall Methodology
★ 4.1 (50) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing and Production, Materials science, Medical Science and Research, Engineering Design Process, Drug Development, Scalability
★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, User Story, Microservices, OpenShift, DevSecOps, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Code Review, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing
★ 4.8 (182) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Design, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Systems Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design
★ 4.6 (220) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Qualitative Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics
★ 4.6 (472) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Application Frameworks, Unit Testing, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Integration Testing, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Context Management
★ 3.8 (456) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Incident Management, Threat Management, Data Security, Security Management, Debugging
★ 4.7 (240) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months