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.

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Integrated Development Environments, Memory Management, Debugging, File Management, Application Development, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphics Software, Graphic Design
★ 4.7 (53) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Services, General Networking, Linux Commands, Linux, Virtual Machines
★ 4.7 (528) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Internet Of Things, Information Privacy, Security Software, Network Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Authentications, Data Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Image Analysis, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Data Processing, Network Model, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Model View Controller, Web Development
★ 4.3 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming, Data Store, Data Storage
★ 4.4 (48) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Interaction Design, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Figma (Design Software)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Scripting, Javascript
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Networking Hardware, System Software, General Networking, OSI Models, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Security Software, Computer Networking, Software Systems, Intranet, Data Storage
★ 4.6 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Graphical Tools, Computer-Aided Design, Interaction Design, Animations, Digital Design, Technical Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming
★ 4 (316) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Hardware Architecture, General Networking, Database Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management Systems, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Database Management, Network Protocols, Query Languages, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, IT Infrastructure, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks