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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Scripting, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Java Programming, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Data Access, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Data Processing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Scripting, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, ASP.NET, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Engineering, Web Services, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Scripting, Python Programming, Automation, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Authentications, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cryptography, Python Programming
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Responsible AI, Software Development Tools, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Debugging, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple software proficiency, Application Development, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Prototyping, Web Development, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks