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: Virtual Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Planning And Design, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, System Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Security Controls, Network Switches, Cloud Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Wide Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, Authentications, Scripting, JSON
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Microsoft Azure, Test Tools, Debugging, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Design, Packaging and Labeling, Product Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Applications, Javascript, Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Artifactory, Apache Maven, CI/CD, DevOps, Build Tools, Software Configuration Management, Java, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Control Systems, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Microservices, Restful API, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Back-End Web Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Vector Databases
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Accenture
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel, digital literacy, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Data Collection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Digital Communications, Computer Programming, Productivity Software, Web Development, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Javascript, Python Programming, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Responsible AI, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks