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.

Oracle
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Oracle Cloud, Application Development, Database Application, Oracle Databases, Web Applications, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), UI Components, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Development, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Usability, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Auditing, Web Development Tools, Automation, Consulting, Test Tools, Gap Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Requirements Analysis, Program Development, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Test Case, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Development, Systems Design, Systems Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Application Development
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, API Gateway, OpenAI API, Model Deployment, Cloud Security, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Enablement, LLM Application, Web Servers, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Operational Risk, Stakeholder Communications, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Risk Modeling, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Privacy, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Make.com, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets, Travel Arrangements, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Image Quality, Photography, Social Media Content, Marketing Psychology, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Strategy, Driving engagement, Social Media, Productivity, Video Production, Drive Engagement, Creative Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Prototyping, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Web Development, Software Development, Debugging, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Automation, GitHub, YAML, DevOps, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Software Testing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours