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: Token Optimization, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, System Monitoring, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Debugging, Personally Identifiable Information, Performance Tuning, AI literacy, Continuous Monitoring, Secure Coding, Dashboard, Semantic Web
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Generative AI Agents, Organizational Skills, Education Software and Technology, Computer Vision
★ 4.8 (8.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Semantic Web, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Browser Compatibility
★ 4.4 (890) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Integrity, Data Store, Database Development, Network Model, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Systems Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Security Awareness, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration, Authentications, Linux Administration, Software Installation, Networking Hardware, Verification And Validation, Web Servers, Apache
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Maintainability, TypeScript, Performance Tuning, React.js, Frontend Performance, Software Architecture, Enterprise Application Management, Application Frameworks, Enterprise Architecture, Technical Management, Application Design, Web Frameworks, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, UI Components, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Restful API, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Key Management, Security Controls, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Data Access, Disaster Recovery, Record Keeping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools
★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems, Algorithms, Digital Communications
★ 4.6 (923) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months