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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Middleware, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Amazon S3, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
★ 4.3 (847) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Hunting, Data Security, Security Strategy, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management
★ 4.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, Web Development
★ 4.3 (105) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Video Production, Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Writing, Social Media Analytics, Canva (Software), Facebook, Content Creation, Storytelling, Data-Driven Marketing, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Videography, Persona Development, Photography, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Content Strategy, ChatGPT
★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture
★ 4.3 (70) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Legal Risk, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Sharing, Child Welfare, Informed Consent, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Memory Management, Grafana, Web Applications, Program Development, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages, Network Security, Communication Systems, Data Sharing
★ 2.9 (46) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis
★ 4.8 (5.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux
★ 4.4 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity
★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Autodesk, 3D Modeling, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Assets, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Software Visualization, Design Software, User Interface (UI)
★ 4.9 (60) · Beginner · Specialization · 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