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: Java Programming, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures
★ 4.4 (180) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Development Environment
★ 4.8 (106) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Android Studio, Virtual Reality, Animations, Color Theory, Linear Algebra
★ 4.2 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software
★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Animations, Mobile Development, Creative Design
★ 4.2 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, AI literacy, Model Optimization, Simulations, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms
★ 4.8 (327) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization
★ 4.7 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Web Applications, Wireless Networks
★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Agentic systems, Financial Inclusion, Business Modeling, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Contract Management, Cost Reduction
★ 4.7 (383) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, Systems Architecture, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability
★ 4.3 (250) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Rapport Building, Persuasive Communication
★ 4.8 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks