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.
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Software Installation, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Literacy, End User Training and Support, Productivity, Empowerment, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Self Service Technologies, Personal Development, Digital Communications, Photography, Information Privacy, Global Positioning Systems, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Cross Platform Development, Command-Line Interface, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Design, Development Environment, Application Development, Application Frameworks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Technical Support, System Configuration, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Software Installation, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks