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: Data Structures, File I/O, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Network Routers, Algorithms, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux, File Management, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, File Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, System Monitoring, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Miro AI, Collaborative Software, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Project Controls, Project Documentation, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Agile Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Manipulation, Histogram
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Hyper-V, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Security, Network Administration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Image Analysis, Medical Equipment and Technology, Human Learning, Medical Imaging, Data Visualization Software, Functional Behavior Assessment, Statistical Inference
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Photo Editing, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours