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.

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Business Logic
★ 4.4 (657) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Model Training, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Optimization, Transfer Learning, Data Preprocessing
★ 4.6 (628) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Analysis, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Market, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Control, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Derivatives, Governance
★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Continuous Monitoring, Data Collection, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Internet Of Things, Cyber Governance, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.5 (640) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Integration
★ 4.5 (342) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Social Media Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Ethics, Data Warehousing, Customer Insights, Data Science, Digital Analysis, Case Studies, Blockchain, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data Integrity, Image Analysis, Machine Learning
★ 4.5 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.3 (568) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Flow Diagram, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Innovation, Design Thinking, Process Flow Diagrams, Ideation, New Product Development, Customer Insights, Go To Market Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Product Planning, Strategic Prioritization, AI Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Prototyping, Generative AI, Strategic Planning
★ 4.4 (180) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Authentications, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Network Security, Data Management, Azure Active Directory, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Engineering, Security Management, Network Protocols, Okta, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Awareness
★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.6 (92) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks