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.

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Restful API, API Testing, Data Validation, Authentications, OAuth, Cloud API, Microservices, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Application Lifecycle Management, Prometheus (Software), Grafana
★ 3.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, No-Code Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, IBM Cloud, OpenAI, Serverless Computing, Context Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Automation, Development Testing, Natural Language Processing, Software Testing, Customer Service, Planning
★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Test Case, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Functional Design, Algorithms
★ 4.7 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Build Tools, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Server Side, Load Balancing, Cloud Development, Web Services, Restful API, Systems Architecture, Web Applications
★ 4.5 (52) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Cloud Hosting, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Agile Software Development, Cloud Development, DevOps, Technical Documentation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Continuous Integration, Agile Project Management, GitHub
★ 4.9 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Embedded Systems, Unified Modeling Language
★ 4.1 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Usability Testing, Web Development, Software Testing, Test Tools, Front-End Web Development, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, WordPress
★ 4.5 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Cloud-Based Integration, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, File Management
★ 4.6 (98) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, Integrated Development Environments, Agentic Workflows, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Workflows, Software Development, GitHub, AI Personalization, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development, Front-End Web Development
★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: C and C++, File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Persistence, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Functional Design, Data Management
★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Cloud API, API Testing, Cloud Deployment, Web Services, Web Frameworks, User Provisioning, Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, User Accounts, Test Script Development, Email Automation, Debugging, Operational Databases, Test Tools, Continuous Integration
★ 4.3 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Excel Formulas, Financial Reporting, Annual Reports, Balance Sheet, Microsoft Excel, Business Metrics, Auditors Report, Spreadsheet Software, Trend Analysis, Cash Flows, Budgeting, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months