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: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, NumPy, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security, Security Strategy, Azure Active Directory, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, Vector Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Customer Engagement, Agentic systems, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Marketing Design, Brand Awareness, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Security, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, System Implementation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Web Applications, Real Time Data, Web Development, Restful API, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Data Structures, Debugging, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Data Store, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Management, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Service Recovery, Drive Engagement, Technology Solutions, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Product Management, End User Training and Support, Change Management, Active Listening, User Experience, Decision Making, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Seaborn, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Logistic Regression
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months