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.

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Network Security, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Incident Response, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Google Workspace, Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Security, Data Security, Application Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, UI Components, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Data Validation, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Blockchain, Authentications, Data Integrity, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented Reality, 3D Modeling, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Spring Boot, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Apache Maven, Software Design Patterns, SQL, Data Persistence, Functional Design, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, digital literacy, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks