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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, System Configuration, Security Controls, Network Routing, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Computer Vision, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Data Cleansing, Autoencoders
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, File Systems, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Ubuntu, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Shell Script, Data Storage, Unix, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Data Storage Technologies, System Software, Systems Architecture, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Document Management, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Project Management, Data Entry, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making
★ 4.6 (24K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Dataflow, Scalability, Unit Testing, Data Pipelines, Test Script Development, Test Automation, API Gateway, Server Side, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Software Architecture, Web Development, Web Applications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Context Engineering, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, LangChain, ChatGPT, Tool Calling, AI Integrations, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Context Management, Software Architecture, Deep Learning, Interoperability, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Memory Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Performance Tuning, OS Process Management, Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Linux Servers, System Software, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Cross Platform Development, Open Source Technology, Hardware Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Agentic systems, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Generative Model Architectures, Agentic Workflows, Embeddings, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, LLM Application, Azure DevOps, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, General Networking, Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Digital Communications
★ 4.7 (540) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Cinematography, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, 3D Modeling, Grading (Landscape), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Import/Export, Layout Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months