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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Document Management, Code Review
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Systems Architecture, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Cloud Deployment, Embeddings, Big Data, Pandas (Python Package), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Applications, Database Systems, Data Store, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Database Design, Distributed Computing, SQL, Scalability, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Data Centers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Dataflow, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Preprocessing, Apache Airflow, Data Governance, Big Data, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Data Lakes, Workflow Management, Dashboard, Apache Spark, Metadata Management, Data Processing, Data Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Operating Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Random Forest Algorithm, Software Development, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks