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

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Tensorflow, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Cloud API, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Heat Maps, Data Mapping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Hardening, Application Security, Cyber Engineering, Responsible AI, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Technical Support, Systems Administration, Help Desk Support, Email Security, Event Monitoring, Technical Communication, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Scalability, Frontend Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Application Management, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Development Environment, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Systems Architecture, Model Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Process Optimization, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, YAML, DevOps, Scalability, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Model Deployment, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Dictionary, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months