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.

Skills you'll gain: GitHub, HTML and CSS, Mockups, Version Control, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Web Development, Application Deployment, Web Analytics and SEO, Software Development, Databases
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Interactive Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Problem Management, Data Structures, Performance Testing, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Jetpack, Android Development, Android Studio, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Kotlin, Application Development, Wireframing, User Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Human Computer Interaction, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Software Design, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, Natural Language Processing, Scripting, Descriptive Statistics, NumPy, Algorithms, Scripting Languages, Debugging
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Game Theory, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Social Justice, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Product Demonstration, Web Content, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Web Design, Team Oriented, Storytelling, Content Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours