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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Convolutional Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Computer Vision, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, Java, JUnit, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Agile Methodology, Software Testing, Application Development, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, Go (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Interactive Design, Design, Systems Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Creative Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Debugging, Network Routing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Persistence, CI/CD, YAML, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Code Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UiPath
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), UI Components, Test Automation, Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Test Tools, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months