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: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Verification And Validation
★ 4.7 (544) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, DevOps, CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, Software Versioning, Microsoft Visual Studio, Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Code Review, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Memory Management, OS Process Management, Data Structures, System Programming, File I/O, Computational Logic, Network Protocols, Package and Software Management, Data Sharing
★ 4.6 (3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Agile Product Development, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Workflow Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Lean Methodologies, Team Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, grep, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Scripting, Linux Servers, Secure Coding, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Hardening, Debugging, Linux Administration, Code Reusability, Windows PowerShell, Mac OS
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Data Modeling, Application Design, Application Development, Database Design, Enterprise Application Management, Business Logic, Web Applications, Mockups, Relational Databases, Business Process Automation, Collaborative Software, Development Environment, Process Driven Development, Web Design and Development, User Provisioning, User Accounts, UI Components, Business Solutions, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Development Environment
★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, Development Environment, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Machine Learning, .NET Framework, Software Installation, Microsoft Azure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Maintainability, Docker (Software), Containerization, Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Solution Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), ASP.NET, Kubernetes, Programming Principles, Microservices, C# (Programming Language), Cloud Platforms, Unit Testing, Web Applications, LLM Application, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Computational Logic, Agentic systems, Bayesian Network, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, AI literacy, Markov Model, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Probability, Model Optimization, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, AI Integrations
★ 4.6 (632) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Android Jetpack, Android Development, Mobile Development, Kotlin, UI Components, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Code Reusability, Software Design, Animations, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Architecture, Maintainability, JSON, Data Visualization Software, Layout Design, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months