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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Firewall, Nginx, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Servers, Web Servers, Security Controls
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence Software, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Google Gemini, Email Automation, Service Management, Scripting, Document Management, Collaborative Software, System Configuration, Automation, No-Code Development, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, DevOps, Application Deployment, Scalability, Load Balancing, YAML, Capacity Management, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Markov Model
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Android (Operating System), Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, CI/CD, Istio, Continuous Integration, Microservices, Continuous Deployment, Serverless Computing, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), Software Development, Cloud Applications, OpenShift, Software Development Methodologies, Network Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Cloud Security, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Scalability, Web Applications
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Development, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, API Gateway, Cloud Infrastructure, Development Environment, System Configuration, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Restful API, TypeScript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, MongoDB, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, NoSQL, Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours