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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Cinematography, Science and Research, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Google Ads, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Advertising, Blogs, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Productivity Software, Google Sheets, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), System Programming, Secure Coding, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Sharing, Data Management, Capacity Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Google Docs, Gmail, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Operations, Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Frontend Performance, Node.JS, Application Performance Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Creativity, Image Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Adobe After Effects, File Management, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Timelines, Graphics Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks